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Wednesday, 1-August-2018 – Fourth day of competition at the the IKF Asia Oceania Korfball Championship 2018 in Japan. You can follow live all the tournament on worldkorfball.org

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DAY 4 RESULTS:

1-Aug	Match	Day 4		Result
13:30	13	China	Indonesia	42-11
15:15	14	Japan	Hong Kong China	9-19
17:00	15	Korea	Philippines	21-10
18:45	16	Chinese Taipei	Australia	27-12

GAMES REVIEW:

Match 13: CHINA – INDONESIA

Statistics: worldkorfball.org/matches/china-indonesia-2223

With China undefeated so far and Indonesia yet to win a game, the second ranked team at this tournament was clearly favoured to prevail. China was able to control the attack for the whole game, sharing the scoring amongst all players, ably led by captain Jing Zhao, who accumulated nine goals. Indonesia’s defending improved markedly after yesterday, with far fewer penalties awarded against them, although their over-zealous defence still created several opportunities for China. In attack, Indonesia was able to create some good shooting opportunities, particularly on running-in shots, though could not always claim the reward their efforts merited. This victory assures China of qualification to the 2019 Korfball World Championship.

youtu.be/ZbqRxcUYBLU (Video by Japan Korfball)

Match 14: JAPAN – HONG KONG CHINA

Statistics: worldkorfball.org/matches/japan-hong-kong-china-2224

Both teams took awhile to settle in this match, with both anxious to maintain momentum leading into the latter stages of the tournament. Defying their ranking, which situates them 31 places below their opponent, Japan, who had nothing to lose by taking an aggressive approach to the game, managed to eke out three goals in the first quarter while Hong Kong China managed only one. During the second quarter the balance shifted back, though defence remained on top at both ends, restricting the score to 5-5 at the break. Both teams were playing at a high tempo, though inaccuracy in attack, and resolute defence made scoring a rare occurrence. Halfway through the third quarter, Hong Kong China took the lead for the first time and finally found their rhythm as Japan’s resistance faltered. Introducing Kwok Kuen Ham’s guile and experience shortly before half time helped break the deadlock, and in the end it was a comfortable victory for Hong Kong China, though harder earned than the ten goal difference suggested. Having won this game, Hong Kong China can now finish no lower than second in their pool, and fourth in the tournament, therefore confirming their qualification for the 2019 Korfball World Championship.

youtube.com/watch?v=9znr0TtvGBY (Video by Japan Korfball)

Match 15: KOREA – PHILIPPINES

Statistics: worldkorfball.org/matches/korea-philippines-2225

Korea dominated in attack early, though were unable to convert their chances. While the Phillipines found it more difficult to create scoring opportunities, those that they did make they turned into goals, gaining good momentum as the first half came to an end. In the third quarter, Korea raised the intensity and increased their lead, extending the margin by the end of the game as the Phillipines players were not able to maintain the energy that had enabled them to make it more of a contest in the earlier stages. For Korea, recording their first win of the tournament to keep alive their chance of qualification for the 2019 Korfball World Championship, Sungkwan Jeong top scored seven goals.

youtu.be/tj5t4mJq9aA (Video by Japan Korfball)

Match 16: CHINESE TAIPEI – AUSTRALIA

Statistics: worldkorfball.org/matches/chinese-taipei-australia-2226

This match was a repeat of the Asia Oceania final from four years ago. Chinese Taipei’s intensity increased compared to the previous games, and they turned on the style. Their shooting percentage early on was exceptional, particularly from captain Ricky Wu, enabling the reigning champion to quickly establish a margin that Australia was never able to bridge. Australia did not surrender, though, and in the second half came closer to matching their vaunted opponents. Bethan Channing was assured for Australia, who can take credit for making Chinese Taipei work hard right until the end, and stopping them from reaching 30 goals, which seemed to be a self imposed target in the final minutes. Chinese Taipei was already into the 2019 World Championship before this game, and although Australia has not yet achieved that objective, they will be confident of doing so.

youtu.be/COKfjiSU2GY (Video by Japan Korfball)

RANKING POOLS AFTER DAY 4:

Pos	Pool A	Points	Pos	Pool B	Points
1	Chinese Taipei	12	1	China	9
2	Australia	6	2	Hong Kong China	9
3	Macau	3	3	Japan	3
4	Korea	3	4	New Zealand	3
5	Philippines	0	5	Indonesia	0