OS Beijing 2008 Paralympics Olympics Pekin

Korea was really determined, realizing that they can’t win, thus they played very well in the 1^st quarter: 25-21 with a high percentage of 59% in field goals. However, the 2^nd and 3^rd quarters were very damaging to the Koreans, by being held in each of the 2 shifts to 9 points only, while US scored 26 in each to pull up the difference to 38 dots, with 1 quarter remaining.

Last part of the game was set on 27-21 with a good Korean performance to say goodbye for The Olympics.

Sylvia Fowles who was leading her team today, ended the game with a balance of 26 points and 14 rebounds (8 offensives); it was an emotional occasion for Fowles to let her team mates realize that she’s here, and she’s back on top after the knee’s injury.

USA jerseys’ victory tonight is the 31^st in a row, in Olympic Games. In Beijing’s tournament, Yankees are winning with an average of 43 points.

America should meet Australia in the final…a game as much awaited for fans, as  for bet lovers to start their gamble, at the same time as this event is already all over the Sports betting sites and sports news. With both teams having one step further to reach the gold medal, the USA basketball jerseys will face Spain in the semi finals; a game mostly anticipated by coach Anne Donovan, considering this match as the best test for finals in Beijing.

A new bluster in the Olympics! Belarus fronted by Anatoly Buyalski responded in “revolution” to their pre-lost game with Russia, and filled the crowds of Beijing’s Wukesong Arena with high spirits after beating Koreans by 10 points, 63-53; in tallness mismatched game while out-rebounding the shorter Koreans.

West Europeans have moved to the quarter finals, tossing 90% of the sports betting and odds, and will be playing amongst the best teams of the world.

The finest piece of the game was from the 2 knees ill-treated Yelena Leuchanka, who overcame the sting, scoring 10 dots along with 14 rebounds.

Belarus will have to work on reducing its turnover (30 turnovers against Korea) while facing the Brazilians in their next match.

Annihilated Latvia- Arrogant Aussies

Opals ladies were looking so confident, being the world champions.

Earlier today, as they ended up destroying Latvia, 96-73, a clear subliminal message was sent for the American team, that the days of fighting on the 2^nd place is over, we are also here to win.

Lauren Jackson took charge of the task, making 5 out of 9 shots from the 3 points lane and setting a new tournament record of 30 points.

After trailing in the 1^st half, Kangaroos joined hands spinning into 33 points of leadership, which itself is a characteristic of every female player in the green and yellow basketball jerseys.

Winner Australia will next play Russia for the group leadership.

From Latvia’s side, despite hitting 6 out of 11 long range shots, they are left for an urgent win against Korea in order to keep up with qualification train of Beijing.

Odds of joining the final 8, is too soon to predict. It’s all up to their determination and preparation. Aussie girls are leading the count in betting sites, and are backed up by a huge campaign of encouragement and FAN-tastic supporters from both genders.

Champion Australia is on the road to the finals, as declared Australian coach after the game against Korea. As for ausie girls’ captain, she was enthusiastic about moving to the quarter finals, giving credit to her team mates who gave everything in the game. She couldn’t avoid coming around evaluating her performance of only 16 points, saying that she’s not up to her usual level yet.

Penny Taylor and Suzy Batkovic contributed in increasing the score difference against Korea, with 18 points each.

Jut like Anne Donovan (USA coach), Australian trainer made a statement confirming that expectations of playing the USA in the finals, is too soon to think about.

Australians and Americans are both aware that they are the favorites in Beijing, and each coach is betting on the performance and experience of her team.

What are the odds that a 3^rd team joins the rivalry?

Marta, woman football player of the year led the samba girls into a win against Korea, 2 goals to 1 in a very spectacular game. Daniella scored the leading goal, after a bad ball clearance from the Chinese goal keeper (14^th minute) and Marta added the insurance 2^nd goal 9 minutes later. Ri Kum Suk, scored to reduce the score, during injury time.

Brazil and USA (Olympic champions) qualified for the next round earning 7 points each from 2 wins and a single draw.

Brazil will face Norway   on the 15^th of August in the quarter finals. Either a part of the crowd in the stadium, or watching it on TV, it definitely is a match to be seen. Both teams are talented, are very technical offensively, and in middle field: a controlling battle will be witnessed!