France Beats Germany To Reach First Women's Basketball World Cup Final
Gabby Williams scored 22 points as France pulled away in the second half and stayed unbeaten at the tournament.
- In Berlin, France defeated host nation Germany 86-64 on Saturday to reach the FIBA World Cup final for the first time. Gabby Williams led the French side to their maiden championship appearance.
- This Semifinal marked a historic breakthrough for both programs, as neither had reached this stage since 1986. Germany enjoyed its deepest run in only its second World Cup appearance, fueled by home support.
- Williams finished with 22 points and five rebounds, threatening on both ends of the floor. Although Germans Alexis Peterson and Emily Bessoir hit late three-pointers, France scored 12 straight points to seal victory.
- Olympic silver medalists France will face either the United States or Spain in tomorrow's final. The team remains unbeaten in the tournament as they pursue their first title.
- Admitting she was "on a mission," Williams told Bein Sports: "I just want to give it my all. You never know when you'll get an opportunity like this." Her determination underscores France's pursuit of a first world title.
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On Saturday in Berlin, France's women's basketball team won the semifinals of the World Cup against Germany (86-64). Gabby Williams and his teammates will face the USA or Spain in the finals on Sunday, with the ambition to win the gold.
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The German basketball players missed the sensational jump into the World Cup final and play bronze at the home tournament in Berlin. In the semi-final it set a clear defeat against France. The highlights in the video.
With a clear defeat, Germany has to face strong French women at the Heim-WM. In the match for third place on Sunday, their own mistakes are to be turned off again.
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