U19 WWC Day 2: Egypt's historic comeback win over China, featuring African star Jana Elalfy
Posted : 17 July 2023
Day two of the FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup witnessed incredible performances and thrilling matchups. Egypt achieved a historic comeback, overturning a 32-point deficit to defeat China 60-56. Jana Elalfy, who is considered a rising star from Africa, contributed a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds.
Hosts Spain showcased their title-contending ambitions by securing a dominant 72-59 victory against neighbors France. Iyana Martin Carrion scored 18 points, and Carla Brito added 16 points to lead Spain to the top of Group A.
Mali bounced back in their second game, defeating Chinese Taipei 83-68, with Maimouna Haidara delivering an impressive triple-double with 19 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 steals, setting a new tournament steals record.
In a closely contested match, Canada managed to hold off Czech Republic's comeback attempt, securing a 66-61 win. Toby Fournier and Cassandre Prosper stood out with double-double performances of 17 points and 17 rebounds for Fournier, and 21 points and 10 rebounds for Prosper.
Reigning champions USA demonstrated their dominance with a resounding 100-46 victory against Germany. Chloe Kitts led the charge with an impressive stat line of 18 points, 13 rebounds, and 4 assists, while Joyce Edwards added 21 points and 9 rebounds to their remarkable performance.
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