South Korea Women snatched a dramatic 78-76 victory over New Zealand Women in a thrilling FIBA Women's Asia Cup group stage match on July 14, 2025. A clutch basket in the final seconds decided this back-and-forth battle, providing a major upset and a crucial win for South Korea's tournament hopes. The game featured multiple lead changes, with New Zealand's Tall Ferns using their physicality to control the paint, while South Korea relied on their disciplined motion offense and three-point shooting. The fourth quarter was a tense affair, with both teams trading blows. With the score tied in the final ten seconds, South Korea executed a perfectly designed play out of a timeout, resulting in a driving layup at the buzzer to secure the dramatic win. This match result significantly shook up the group standings, giving South Korea a vital head-to-head advantage and handing New Zealand a heartbreaking loss to start their campaign.