South Korea leave Malaysian cagers chasing shadows in Asian Games blowout
KUALA LUMPUR: A heavy defeat to South Korea has given the Malaysian women’s basketball team a clear focus for their remaining Group C matches at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
Malaysia suffered a devastating 106-40 loss to South Korea in the women's basketball tournament at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, leaving the team with a clear objective for their remaining matches. The defeat highlighted the disparity between the two teams, with South Korea boasting World Cup-level talent and experience. Malaysian guard Chong Yin Yin acknowledged the challenge, stating that her coach had encouraged the team to view the game as an opportunity to study and learn from Korea's tactics and strategies.
Despite the heavy defeat, Yin Yin managed to score two three-pointers, which she credited to a teammate's excellent pass, boosting the team's morale. The team now faces Taiwan in their next Group C match on Sunday, followed by Mongolia on Tuesday, with Yin Yin emphasizing the need for improvement in defensive play as they strive to advance in the tournament.
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