Japan's victory over Canada on the final day, and Hungary's victory over Spain are essential for the Olympics

Heading into the final day, all four teams had something to be excited about, as they all had one win and one loss after two rounds. After that, he beat the Spaniards in the afternoon match Norbert Szekely It collided with Japan, which lost to the captain's team, and Canada, which defeated the Hungarians and lost to the Spaniards.

The Asian Olympic silver medalist guard knew in advance that they would not make it to the Paris Games if they lost to Canada, after which Spain beat the Hungarians. In order for Canada to bid farewell, it is “required” that the Maple Leafs team, which ranked fourth in the World Championship, lose to Japan, and then the tournament ends with a local victory.

The stakes were high for everyone, and the first match began with corresponding tension: at first, both sides “hands shook” and missed shots one after another, as the Japanese advanced. In the 16th minute, the difference increased to nine points (29-38), and the time-out helped the Canadians, who relied on the middle, to the point that the score did not exceed 50-46 at the break.

The Canadiens turned the game around 6-0, and then the nearly sold-out Novomatic Aréna crowd got to see the Asian baskets again — tickets for the final day were already sold out on Friday, but some may have come just to support the Hungarian game. In the final stage, which began with Japan leading 70-67, physical fitness differences appeared between the two teams, but the veterans in Gyor Bridget Carlton The North Americans held out under his leadership and defended themselves with all their might. The last minute started with the score 83-80, and then the Asian goalkeeper came out better in the fierce battle.

Japan's success also means that in addition to the Far East, the Spaniards also made it to the Olympics. Thus, the Iberians will face the Hungarians at 5:30 pm in a match in which there are no stakes for them, who they must also beat to qualify for the five-round quota.

The Hungarian women's basketball team has participated in the Olympic Games once so far, in 1980, finishing fourth in Moscow.

Result of Olympic qualifiers, third round:

• Japan-Canada 86-82 (20-20, 30-26, 20-21, 16-15)

• 21 Mafuli E
• Yamamoto 21
• Miyazaki 16
• And Carlton 19
• Fields 17
• Alexander 16
• Ashonwa 12