In the final four minutes of the U18 Women's Basketball Asian Cup final, at a decisive moment, the head coach of the Chinese women's basketball team, Wang Guizhi, made a shocking decision - to abandon Zhang Ziyu. The women's basketball star, who was dominating the game on the court, was suddenly replaced, which made everyone's heartbeat skip a beat.
Zhang Ziyu, a name that is almost unbeatable in the women's basketball arena, her amazing height and excellent ball skills have made her the absolute core of the Chinese women's basketball team. In previous matches, she led the team to victory again and again, and every shot she made scared her opponents. But at the critical moment of the final, she sat on the bench, her eyes revealing confusion and anxiety.
The bell of the game rang, and the matchup between the Chinese women's basketball team and the Australian women's basketball team was in full swing. Every minute and every second is an extreme test of the players' will and physical strength. Zhang Ziyu's performance in the third quarter was eye-catching, and her scoring and rebounding gave China the lead for a while. In the fourth quarter, when the score was tight, Wang Guizhi made a puzzling substitution decision.
Fans exploded on social media, and all kinds of speculation and discussion were overwhelming. Some people say that this is a tactical mistake, some people speculate whether Zhang Ziyu was injured, and some people question Wang Guizhi's decision-making ability. But soon, Wang Guizhi gave her explanation. She said it was to protect Zhang Ziyu because she had already committed four fouls, and she also wanted to use a five-small lineup to attack, try to defend and shoot three-pointers.
Wang Guizhi's words were like pouring cold water on a boiling oil pot, which calmed down the discussion a little. But the result of the game was not satisfactory, and the Chinese women's basketball team finally lost to the Australian women's basketball team 79-96 and lost the championship. This result is a heavy blow to the Chinese women's basketball team, especially Zhang Ziyu.
After the game, basketball tactics experts began to analyze Wang Guizhi's decision. Some say that the five-man lineup does have its own unique features in the game of basketball, being able to cause problems for opponents with speed and flexibility. But there are also those who believe that it is a risk to give up the team's strongest scoring point at a crucial moment in the final. The two voices intertwine to provide a deeper understanding of the intricacies of basketball tactics.
Zhang Ziyu's future and the future of the Chinese women's basketball team have become the focus of attention. Although the result of this competition was not satisfactory, Zhang Ziyu's talent and potential, as well as the overall strength of the Chinese women's basketball team, made people look forward to their future. Their story continues. And we, as viewers, will always be here, witnessing their every leap and every growth.