Spain defeats injury-hit Opals 89-66 to end Australia's World Cup run
Australia's Opals were eliminated in the women's basketball World Cup quarter-finals after a 89-66 loss to Spain in Berlin.
In Berlin, the Australian women's basketball team, the Opals, were knocked out of the World Cup after Spain beat them 89-66 in the quarter-finals. Missing key players Ezi Magbegor and Alanna Smith due to injuries, and with Jade Melbourne sidelined by illness, the Opals struggled from the start. Spain surged ahead, leading by 19 points at the half and maintaining control throughout the game. The loss concludes Australia's campaign, despite a previous comeback win over Italy. Spain now moves on to a semi-final clash with the Olympic champions, the United States.
