In the quarterfinals of the Asian Basketball Cup, South Korea achieved a significant victory over Guam, setting up a match against the Chinese national team. Here’s the schedule.

On August 12, Beijing time, the qualification matches for the men's basketball Asian Cup quarterfinals continued. A key battle just concluded between the South Korean and Guam teams vying for a spot in the top eight. The game turned out to be one-sided, with South Korea triumphing 99-66 over Guam, winning by 33 points and securing a place in the quarterfinals. This means that seven spots in the top eight have been filled, and the matchups for the quarterfinals are about to be finalized, with the highlight being that South Korea will face off against China for a spot in the semifinals!

The match between South Korea and Guam showcased the strength of the South Korean team, a formidable force in Asia. Although they lost to the powerful Australian team in the group stage, they secured second place in their group and had to go through the qualification matches to reach the top eight. Fortunately, their opponent in the qualifiers was notably weak—Guam, a team with little reputation and often considered an easy target. Thus, this was a favorable situation for South Korea, allowing them to advance to the quarterfinals without expending too much energy!

After the match began, Guam held its ground in the first quarter, putting up a good fight against South Korea. However, starting from the second quarter, the South Korean team took complete control of the game. Despite struggling with their three-point shooting, they intensified their defense, aggressively pursued rebounds, and scored heavily on the offensive end, quickly widening the point gap. In the second half, Guam struggled to counter South Korea's offense, helplessly watching as they continued to be outplayed. Ultimately, South Korea showcased their superior skills with four players scoring in double figures, securing their place in the top eight!

From this match, it was clear that the two teams were not on the same level. Although South Korea had a poor three-point shooting performance with only eight successful attempts, they still managed to achieve a 33-point victory, marking it as a significant defeat for Guam. With South Korea's advancement, seven spots in the top eight of this tournament have been filled, as shown in the image above. The opponent for the Chinese national team has been confirmed as South Korea, which is considered to be weaker than China, increasing our chances of reaching the semifinals significantly. The match will take place on the 14th. If we advance, our semifinal opponent could be New Zealand, possibly making that match our true test. Let's go!

By/ Sports Novel