SEOUL, April 8 (Xinhua) — Olympic champion Japan defeated China 6-0 within the remaining to defend their Women’s Softball Asia Cup title in Incheon, South Korea on Saturday.
Due to climate and area circumstances, all matches had been postponed on Wednesday, which triggered a delay within the schedule. With consensus from crew managers and coaches, the organizers determined to skip semifinals and placement matches. Top two groups after the spherical robin advance into the ultimate whereas the third and fourth positioned groups vie for bronze.
Both with a 6-1 report, China beat Chinese Taipei 11-1 on Friday to guide a remaining conflict with Japan, who topped the rankings with a clear report.
Dropping just one level throughout their spherical robin matches, Japan took an early lead within the backside of the primary inning as Ayane Nakagawa hit a solo residence run. The defending champions doubled the lead within the second inning and killed any suspense with a four-point sixth inning.
In the bronze medal match, Chinese Taipei defeated the Philippines 10-5.
As the event’s high 4 groups, Japan, China, Chinese Taipei and the Philippines have certified for the XVII WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Group Stage to be held in July in Europe, the place 18 groups are divided into three teams. Top two groups from every group, plus two wild playing cards, will advance to the eight-team World Cup Finals 2024 in Italy.
China is allotted into Group B with Spain, Cuba, the Netherlands, Puerto Rico and South Africa, with fixtures to be performed in Valencia, Spain on July 18-22.