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Japan to face Korea in two friendlies before third window of Qualifiers

TOKYO (FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 Asian Qualifiers) - Japan will warm up for their vital World Cup Qualifiers in the third international window by playing Korea in a couple of friendly games.

The first clash will be on June 15 at the Ota-City General Gymnasium and then two days later they will meet at the Xebio Arena Sendai.

The two sides last met at the FIBA Asia Cup 2017 in Lebanon, a game Korea won, 81-68.

Each country is right now firmly focused on getting ready for the World Cup Qualifiers. 

Without a win after four Qualifiers games, the Japanese will host Australia on June 29 in Chiba and then play at Chinese Taipei on July 2 in Taipei in what is a crucial game for the Japanese against their East Asian rivals. 

For Japan to qualify for the second round, Philippines must beat Chinese Taipei on June 29 and in turn they have to beat Chinese Taipei on the 2nd of July by 2 points or more.

Tickets for the game against the Australians will go on sale on May 19.

FIBA