On June 26, 2024, the U18 Asian Championship staged a high-profile matchup, with the Chinese women's basketball team facing the old rival Japanese women's basketball team. Both teams have won their previous two matches, and the winner of this game will be the favourites to win the group.
In the first half of the game, the Chinese women's basketball team and the Japanese women's basketball team launched a fierce confrontation. Zhang Ziyu's performance on the offensive end was eye-catching, and she scored 19 points in a single quarter with her excellent dribbling and accurate shooting, becoming the scoring guarantee of the Chinese team. Every shot she made was a profound challenge to Japan's defensive prowess, showing her dominance on the court, whether it was a mid-range shot or a breakaway layup.
Fans on the sidelines also relished it and started discussions on social media. Some fans said: "Zhang Ziyu is really hot today, and he firmly grasped the rhythm of the game in the first half, the Japanese team should be careful!" Another netizen joked: "It seems that in today's game, the little men of the Japanese women's basketball team are indeed a little stretched in the face of Zhang Ziyu's offense, I hope they can find a countermeasure in the second half." ”
In the second half of the game, Zhang Ziyu showed her all-round explosive ability. Not only did she continue to score on the offensive end, but she also had significant performances in rebounds and assists, especially her two steals that directly converted into fast-break scores, opening up the score gap for the Chinese team. Her accurate shooting and excellent teamwork enabled the Chinese team to defeat the Japanese team 97-81 and secure the top position in the group.
After the game, the international media launched various evaluations and reports on Zhang Ziyu's performance. An Indonesian basketball commentator wrote on social platforms: "Zhang Ziyu's scoring ability is truly amazing! Our women's basketball team clearly didn't find an effective way to limit her, which made our defense look a little vulnerable. This comment immediately sparked heated discussions among netizens, with some saying: "The Indonesian team really needs to strengthen its defensive strategy, otherwise it will be difficult to deal with top players like Zhang Ziyu." ”
On the other hand, New Zealand basketball fans discussed at the forum: "The Chinese women's basketball team has shown a very strong overall strength, and Zhang Ziyu's performance today is just a microcosm of her strength." They generally agreed that the teamwork of the Chinese team and Zhang Ziyu's individual ability were important factors in their victory in the competition.
At the same time, the Japanese media bluntly reflected on their own defensive problems: "We obviously have holes in our defense, and Zhang Ziyu's singles ability makes it difficult for us to deal with them. This game is a big challenge and an important lesson. Some netizens commented: "The Japanese women's basketball team really needs to improve its defensive strategy, otherwise it will still face the same dilemma in future games." ”
The Australian fans are full of confidence and anticipation: "Although we didn't face Zhang Ziyu today, our team's height advantage will play an important role in future games. I believe we can achieve good results next time we meet the Chinese team. "They generally believe that the Australian team is capable enough to counter the Chinese team's attack through physical confrontation.
In this victory, the Chinese women's basketball team showed strong team cohesion and individual ability, especially Zhang Ziyu's outstanding performance became the focus of the audience. Her strong performance not only helped the team win the group, but also laid an important position for the upcoming knockout rounds. Online discussions and comments followed, with fans expressing their appreciation and expectations for Zhang Ziyu and the entire Chinese team.
One fan wrote on social media: "Zhang Ziyu's performance today is really amazing! She stepped up in key moments, not only scoring a lot of points on the offensive end, but also doing an excellent job on defense and rebounding. With her in the Chinese team, the knockout round will definitely be more confident! This remark was immediately liked and shared by other fans, and everyone generally agreed on Zhang Ziyu's central role in the team.
Another fan analyzed from a tactical point of view: "The team cooperation of the Chinese team is very tacit, especially under the leadership of Zhang Ziyu, their tactical execution is very strong. Not only is she a scorer, but she can also drive the rhythm of the team, and this kind of leadership is especially important in key games. This on-the-ground analysis resonated with netizens, who praised and commented in support.
International basketball enthusiasts have also affirmed and paid attention to the performance of the Chinese women's basketball team. A foreign fan left a message: "Zhang Ziyu's ability is really impressive, she has shown superb technical level on both offensive and defensive ends. China will be expected to go one step further in the upcoming matches and I look forward to seeing how they perform in the knockout rounds. "These international perspectives show the influence and attention of Zhang Ziyu and the Chinese women's basketball team on a global scale.
After this game, the international media widely reported and commented on the performance of the Chinese women's basketball team and Zhang Ziyu. The media of various countries conducted in-depth analysis of the game results and player performance from different perspectives, reflecting the characteristics and perceptions of basketball culture in different countries.
Indonesia's basketball commentator expressed his opinion on social platforms: "Zhang Ziyu's scoring ability is really shocking! Our Indonesian team was obviously not tough enough defensively and she broke through our defence with ease, which made us very frustrated. His remarks immediately sparked heated discussions among netizens, with one person saying: "The Indonesian team needs to defend more closely as a team, otherwise it will be difficult to stop top players like Zhang Ziyu." ”
New Zealand basketball fans affirmed the overall strength of the Chinese women's basketball team in the discussion: "The Chinese team has shown strong teamwork ability, not only Zhang Ziyu's individual ability, but also the overall defense and offense are very good. Their victory is not only because of Zhang Ziyu, but also the embodiment of the overall strength of the team. Some netizens also said: "The Chinese team's defensive strategy and teamwork are really impressive, which is the key to their success on the international stage." ”
The Japanese media bluntly reflected on their team's shortcomings in the game: "We obviously have problems defensively, especially against an efficient scorer like Zhang Ziyu. Her performance has made us feel a huge challenge defensively, which is something we need to seriously reflect on and improve. Some netizens commented: "The Japanese team needs to strengthen individual defense and overall tactics, otherwise it will still face a similar dilemma in future games." ”
The Australian basketball media is full of expectations for the future performance of the Australian team: "Although we did not face Zhang Ziyu today, our team's height advantage will play an important role in future games. I believe we will be able to use this to our advantage and achieve good results in the next competitions. "They generally believe that the Australian team has enough quality and strategy to take on any opponent.
The Chinese women's basketball team not only showed the strength and cohesion of the team in this important game, but also won unanimous recognition and praise from fans at home and abroad through Zhang Ziyu's outstanding performance. They will build on this victory to meet the upcoming knockout challenges and show even better basketball strength and team spirit.
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