"Total +93 points over two games": South Korean women's basketball team on a rampage, Taiwan nervous about final opponent... "Top-tier Asian power" [Aichi Nagoya AG]

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Taiwan, South Korea's final group-stage opponent, showed caution as the South Korean Yeo Ja-nong-gu (CEO) team surged forward without hesitation.

Under head coach Park Soo-ho, the South Korean Yeo Ja-nong-gu (CEO) team defeated Mongolia 88-61 in their second Group C match of the women's basketball tournament at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, held on the 21st at the Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, Japan.

Following a 106-40 victory over Malaysia by 66 points in their first match on the 18th, South Korea extended its winning streak to two games with a 27-point win against Mongolia.

The team scored a total of 194 points across both matches, while allowing only 101 points. The combined point differential over the two games was an impressive +93.

With such overwhelming performance, South Korea has already secured its place in the quarterfinals regardless of the final group-stage results.

South Korea will now face Taiwan in the final Group C match on the 22nd at 4 p.m.

Taiwan also secured its spot in the quarterfinals with two consecutive wins, making this matchup a decisive battle for first place in Group C.

Nevertheless, voices of caution emerged even in Taiwan due to South Korea's formidable performance.

Yahoo Sports Taiwan previewed the match between South Korea and Taiwan, stating, "South Korea displayed surprisingly strong offense in their two games prior to this Asian Games," and added, "Their combined point differential over those two games was +93, and they have already secured a quarterfinal berth."

The media particularly highlighted South Korea's guard lineup. The outlet noted, "Lee So-hee (Busan BNK) scored 21 points in just the first game," and explained, "South Korea also has very strong backcourt scoring ability."

The media also gave high praise to South Korea's defense, not just their offense.

The outlet stated, "Taiwan must contend with South Korea's intense pressure defense," and predicted, "Although Taiwan has experienced players, managing errors will be crucial in the match against South Korea."

It further analyzed, "To create opportunities, Taiwan needs to reduce the physical disparity by utilizing perimeter shooting and fast transitions."

The media also highly evaluated South Korea's overall team strength.

The outlet reported, "South Korea finished fourth in last year's Women's Asia Cup," adding, "Key players like Heo Ye-eun (Cheongju KB) have shown consistent performance. The team's depth and international tournament experience still place them among the top tier in Asia."

It continued, "South Korea has demonstrated highly refined offense and defense at this Asian Games," and acknowledged the gap in strength by stating, "Considering the team's depth and recent performances, South Korea is more likely to win this match."

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