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US Women's Basketball Team Advances to World Cup Final
The defending champion United States overcame a spirited Spanish challenge to secure a spot in the Women's Basketball World Cup final. The Americans clinched a 76-66 victory in Berlin on Saturday with a strong fourth-quarter performance.
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BERLIN — The United States women's basketball team booked their place in the Women's World Cup final after edging Spain 76-66 in a closely contested semifinal match here on Saturday. The defending champions, who faced a determined Spanish side throughout most of the game, pulled away decisively in the final quarter to seal their advancement.
Spain kept pace with the Americans through much of the contest, testing the defending titleholders and keeping the match competitive. However, the US team's experience and depth proved decisive when it mattered most, with their fourth-quarter surge proving too much for their opponents to overcome.
The victory ensures the United States will compete for another world championship title, continuing their strong record at the tournament. Spain's loss ended their run in the competition, with the team's efforts to upset the favourites falling just short in the crucial stages of the match.