Basketball at Tokyo Olympics: Korea vs Spain Predictions, Preview, Line ups and Starting 5s – Monday, 26th July
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Here is a brief on Korea vs Spain predictions ahead of their faceoff. The opening game of the women’s encounter will feature South Korea vs Spain. The Korean team has put sweat and blood into the qualifying fixtures. Intense game from Ji-Su Park and Hyejin Park of the team helped them clinch the Olympic berth. They have a pretty well balanced roster with individual performers. But as a team, their stance is a little when compared to counterparts.
The Spanish women’s basketball team has made their impact in the international stature lately. They are placed in a pool where they can win and qualify for the further rounds. Despite finishing 7th at the EuroBasket, they are much better team. Their team game has always pondered upon opponents leaving the on back foot. Despite their international form, they are a team who can win.
Korea vs Spain Team Preview
The Korean team have lot to prove and a mountain to climb. Inching their spot into Olympics after defeating Great Britain, it is a tough ask. The last time these two teams were in the Olympics was in 2008. South Korea had to beat Great Britain during the FIBA qualifying tournament to get into the tournament. The best players for South Korea are Ji-Su Park and Hyejin Park. Park has been playing for the Las Vegas Aces, and she has gotten better as this season has gone on. Outside of the two Park’s, South Korea doesn’t have a whole lot of scoring threats and that could be a big issue in this game.
For Spain, things may come out easy. Alba Torrens scored 22 points in an exhibition game heading into the tournament, but outside of Torrens, there are still a whole lot of questions for this team. Raquel Carrera and Maite Cazorla are two young standouts who are going to be leaned on heavily if this team wants to have success.
Korea vs Spain Line ups and Starting 5s
The Korean team will probably start with Hyojin Ahn, Hyeyoon Bae, Leeseul Kang, Danbi Kim and Han Byul Kim. Their rotational players would be Jung Eun Kim, Minjeong Kim, Hyejin Park, Jihyun Park, Ji Su Park, Jihyun Shin and Yebin Yoon.
He Spanish starters for the game would be Tamara Abalde, Raquel Carrera, Queralt Casas, Maite Cazorla and Alba Torrens. Their go to subs would be Maria Conde, Silvia Dominguez, Laura Gil, Astou Ndour, Laia Palau, Cristina Ouvina and Leo Rodriguez.
Korea vs Spain Predictions
This might be an easy game for the Spanish team. Seeing Korea’s lack of experience and a comparatively weaker squad, things might ease down on the other end. However, they cannot take this lightly as Korea has got better shooters. Spain should play a better defense if they want to win this women’s opening game. Note more from Korea vs Spain predictions and enjoy the game.
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