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03-12 19:30

81 - 71

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Ended81 - 71

10:00

The game begins

0-0

10:00

The first session begins

0-0

10:00

scramble; Serve out of bounds

0-0

09:59

Magbego scrambles for the ball and wins the ball

0-0

09:59

Tokashiki dreamed of contesting the ball and losing the ball

0-0

09:45

Witcom hit a 3-point jumper

3-0

09:45

Magbego assists

3-0

09:21

Tojiashiki missed a 2-point layup

3-0

09:21

Smith blocked the cap

3-0

09:19

Talbot defensive rebound

3-0

08:59

Melburn hit a 3-point jumper from the top of the arc

6-0

08:59

Smith assisted

6-0

08:39

Tian Zhong missed a 2-point drift jumper

6-0

08:37

Smith defensive rebound

6-0

08:31

Tian Center personal foul; The opponent was awarded 2 free throws

6-0

08:31

Melbourne was fouled

6-0

08:31

Melburn missed the first of two free throws

6-0

08:31

Melbourne missed the second of two free throws

6-0

08:31

Smith offensive rebound

6-0

08:30

Smith hit a 2-point layup

8-0

08:12

Tian Zhongzhong hit a 3-point dry jumper

8-3

07:56

Magbego missed a 3-point jumper

8-3

07:53

Tian Center defensive rebound

8-3

07:42

Pingxia Aijia hit a 3-point jumper

8-6

07:42

Watari Kashiki dreamed of assisting

8-6

07:26

Magbego missed a two-point layup

8-6

07:23

Talbot offensive rebound

8-6

07:16

Witcom hit a 2-point throw

10-6

06:59

Aijia hit a 2-point layup

10-8

06:59

Rui Machida assisted

10-8

06:41

Magbego missed a 3-point jumper

10-8

06:37

Witcom offensive rebound

10-8

06:37

Tian Center personal foul; The opponent was awarded 2 free throws

10-8

06:37

Witcon was fouled

10-8

06:37

Subs: Raimu Tokashiki, Ta Chuo, Aika Hirashita, Maki Takada, Substitution: Norika Konno, Yabunan, Yuki Miyazawa, Azusa Asahina

10-8

06:37

Witcon hit the first of two free throws

11-8

06:37

Substitution: Witkam, Substitution: Borasse

11-8

06:37

Bolasse hit his second free throw

12-8

06:20

Norika Konno missed a 2-point step-back jumper

12-8

06:17

Smith defensive rebound

12-8

06:12

Asahina Azusa personal foul; The opponent was awarded 2 free throws

12-8

06:12

Bolasse was fouled

12-8

06:12

Bolasse missed the first of two free throws

12-8

06:12

Bolasse hit his second free throw

13-8

06:00

Rui Machida missed a 3-point jumper

13-8

05:57

Magbego defensive rebound

13-8

05:52

Yabu Minami personal foul

13-8

05:52

Melbourne was fouled

13-8

05:52

Substitution: Rui Machida, Substitution: Mai Yamamoto

13-8

05:47

Magbego hit a 2-point layup

15-8

05:37

Yuki Miyazawa hit a 3-point jumper

15-11

05:37

Konno Kika assisted

15-11

05:20

Smith hit a 2-point step-back jumper

17-11

05:20

Magbego assists

17-11

05:07

Yabu Nan missed a 3-point jumper

17-11

05:03

Yabunan offensive rebound

17-11

05:01

Asahi missed a 3-point jumper

17-11

04:58

Smith defensive rebound

17-11

04:50

Talbot dribbled out of bounds and made a mistake

17-11

04:50

Subs: Melburn, Magbego, substitution: George, Wilson

17-11

04:50

Subs: Norika Konno, Azusa Asahina, Subs: Raimu Tokashiki, Nanako Toto

17-11

04:40

Mai Yamamoto made a pass error

17-11

04:16

Bolasse made a mistake in passing

17-11

04:16

Substitution: Yuki Miyazawa, Subs: Mauri

17-11

04:01

Talbot committed a personal foul

17-11

04:01

Nanako Toto was fouled

17-11

04:01

Subs: Talbot, Smith, substitution: Okuso, Fowler

17-11

04:01

Subs: Mai Yamamoto, Yabu Minami, Subs: Ta Chuo, Ai Hirashita

17-11

03:56

Tokashiki dreamed of a 2-point jumper

17-13

03:56

Tian Zhong assisted

17-13

03:36

George missed a 2-point jumper

17-13

03:33

Nanako Toto defensively rebounded

17-13

03:29

Nanako Toto hit a 2-point layup

17-15

03:15

Pinxia Aijia personal foul; The opponent was awarded 2 free throws

17-15

03:15

Fowler was fouled

17-15

03:15

Fowler hit the first of two free throws

18-15

03:15

Fowler missed the second of two free throws

18-15

03:13

The team has offensive rebounds

18-15

03:05

Wilson made a pass error

18-15

03:05

Flat Aijia steals

18-15

03:00

Pingxia Aijia missed a 3-point jumper

18-15

02:56

George defensive rebound

18-15

02:49

Bolasse missed a two-point layup

18-15

02:47

Nanako Toto defensively rebounded

18-15

02:43

Fowler committed a personal foul

18-15

02:43

Nanako Toto was fouled

18-15

02:43

Substitution: Tokashiki Raimu, Subs: Maki Takada

18-15

02:38

Tian Zhongzhong hit a 3-point dry jumper

18-18

02:38

Maki Takada assisted

18-18

02:09

George made a dribble error

18-18

02:09

Subs: Borasse, Wilson, substitution: Reed, Witcon

18-18

02:09

Subs: Mauri, Aika Hirashita, Subs: Norika Konno, Yuki Miyazawa

18-18

02:03

Nanako Toto fouled offensively

18-18

02:03

Nanako Toto made a mistake

18-18

02:03

Reed was fouled

18-18

01:53

Fowler missed a 3-point jumper

18-18

01:48

Okuso offensive rebound

18-18

01:47

Okuso missed a two-point layup

18-18

01:44

Okuso offensive rebound

18-18

01:44

Okuso hit a 2-point jumper

20-18

01:36

Maki Takada missed a 3-point jumper at the top of the arc

20-18

01:36

The team has offensive rebounds

20-18

01:35

George committed a personal foul

20-18

01:35

Maki Takada was fouled

20-18

01:35

Substitution: Ta Chuo, Substitution: Rui Machida

20-18

01:28

Yuki Miyazawa missed a 3-point jumper

20-18

01:25

George defensive rebound

20-18

01:09

Witcom hit a 3-point dry jumper

23-18

01:09

Okuso assisted

23-18

00:46

Norika Konno missed a 2-point drift jumper

23-18

00:44

Witcon defensive rebounds

23-18

00:23

George missed a 3-point jumper

23-18

00:20

Okuso offensive rebound

23-18

00:15

Fowler missed a two-point layup

23-18

00:13

Fowler offensive rebound

23-18

00:12

Fowler hit a 2-point layup

25-18

00:03

Maki Takada made a mistake in passing

25-18

00:03

Witcom steals

25-18

00:00

Witcom missed a 3-point jumper

25-18

00:00

The first quarter ends

25-18

Match Info

The FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup group stage saw a hard-fought clash between two continental powers as Australia defeated Japan 81-71. The match, held on March 12, 2026, was a showcase of contrasting styles, with Australia's physicality and inside presence ultimately overcoming Japan's trademark speed and perimeter shooting in a decisive final quarter. Japan started brightly, using their quick ball movement and sharp three-point shooting to build an early lead. Australia, known as the Opals, struggled to contain Japan's guards initially but began to impose their will in the paint as the first half progressed. The game remained tight through three quarters, with neither team able to pull away. The turning point came early in the fourth period when Australia went on a 10-2 run, anchored by dominant rebounding and several key defensive stops that disrupted Japan's offensive flow. Australia's ability to convert second-chance points proved to be the critical difference down the stretch. A key focus point was the battle on the boards, where Australia's frontcourt outmuscled Japan, creating numerous extra possessions. Japan's reliance on the three-point shot waned in the final minutes as Australia extended their defense, forcing difficult attempts. Standout performances included Australia's center, who recorded a double-double, and Japan's veteran point guard, who kept her team in the game with a series of clutch shots until the final run. The victory was crucial for Australia's positioning in the group, solidifying their path to the knockout stages. For Japan, the loss meant they would likely face a tougher quarterfinal opponent, adding pressure to their final group game. Post-match, the Australian coach praised her team's resilience and defensive adjustment in the second half, while the Japanese coach lamented his team's rebounding deficit but remained confident in their ability to bounce back. The starting lineups featured the usual stalwarts for both nations, with Australia fielding a blend of experienced WNBA players and domestic stars, while Japan relied on their core of agile guards and a versatile forward.