Spain face Mali with World Cup qualification within reach
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- Spain will play Mali in Berlin knowing a victory would secure its place in the next stage of the women’s basketball World Cup.
- Spain opened the tournament with an 83-53 win over hosts Germany, while Mali lost to Japan and could face elimination pressure with another defeat.
- Mali’s main threat is Sika Koné, who plays for Azulmarino Mallorca.
Spain face Mali on Saturday in Berlin with qualification for the next stage within reach. A victory would secure Spain’s place in the tournament’s next round.
The Spanish team has had little time to enjoy its opening win over hosts Germany, which it defeated 83-53. Interior players Awa Fam and Raquel Carrera stood out, with Fam recording a performance worth 25 points in evaluation and Carrera posting a double-double of 10 points and 10 rebounds.
Mali lost its opening game to Japan, leaving it in a difficult position if it suffers another defeat. The main threat identified for Spain is Sika Koné, a versatile player for Azulmarino Mallorca.
The game will take place at Berlin’s Max-Schmeling-Halle. Germany and Japan, the other two teams in Group A, will meet later in the day.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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