BRNO (Czechia) - Japan will be balling in the FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup 2025 Quarter-Finals after producing their best win of the tournament so far thanks to another eye-catching show from Otoha Goto.
The Round of 16 also witnessed Clara Silva produce a performance for the ages to take Portugal to a historical high point, while USA turned on the style to trouble the competition's record keepers again.
The time is now for Japan after Goto is go-to again
The tournament has been something of a slow burner for Japan, but they suddenly find themselves with the podium in sight after sailing into the Quarter-Finals thanks to a 66-52 triumph against Brazil.
Once again it was Otoha Goto who inspired her team with an outside shooting clinic. She made six triples and finished with 27 points and 11 rebounds for a super performance efficiency valuation of 33.
Stunning Silva show seals historic success for Portugal
Portugal are clutching onto a first ever Quarter-Finals ticket at the global level in men or women and in FIBA youth or senior events after taking a dramatic and landmark 83-80 win against Israel.
It was founded on a majestic show from Clara Silva who enhanced her reputation with more brilliance. She racked up a performance efficiency valuation of 43 after barely missing while recording 37 points and also adding 10 boards. The loss was tough to take for Israel and Ayala Cohen who had 20 points, 9 assists and 7 rebounds.
USA enter all-time record charts again after taking care of China
Despite a pedestrian start against China, the tournament favorites shifted up the gears to blow their opponents away 122-57.
They recorded:
the 5th-highest points tally in tournament history (122)
the 8th-best total for field goals (46)
the joint 3rd-best efficiency score, at a staggering 175
the 9th-most assists (31)
Jazzy Davidson continued her rich vein of form with 18 points and 9 rebounds - as did Sienna Betts who had 21 points and 10 boards. Saniyah Hall caught the eye again at both ends with 21 points, 9 rebounds and 4 steals.
Canada can breathe after being pushed hard by Korea
While the eventual margin of victory looked comfortable at 70-58, Canada were far from being that as they scrambled their way into the last eight against an inspired Korea. Their opponents played brilliantly and slowed down the usually free-scoring Canadians with some relentless and intense defense.
Canada still had enough in the tank to advance - thanks mainly to a smart 10 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists from Cearah Parchment, 15 points and 9 boards from Syla Swords and 14 points plus 7 rebounds from Agot Makeer. It was Yeonseo Lim who excelled in defeat with 20 points for Korea, who will be proud of a positive performance.
Other results
- Australia are yet to taste defeat as they cruised past Argentina 95-46, with Prasayus Notoa standing out due to her harvesting 11 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists.
- France made Czechia feel their frustration for losing to Australia in their previous game as they overwhelmed the host nation 65-31. Nell Angloma and Ainhoa Risacher shared 26 points for the winning team.
- Hungary made light work of moving to the last eight as they blazed their way to a 77-51 triumph against Nigeria. Eszter Ratkai passed the rock 10 times, while teammate Dora Toman 17 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists.
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