In one of the matches of the last 4th round of the group stage of the OI-2020, the women's national teams of Hungary and China will face off. Will the Chinese women be able to reach the playoffs?
Hungary (w)
Hungary made it to the playoffs ahead of schedule, having held three opening matches without defeats. Already in the first game, the Hungarians lost points, having played 10-10 with Russia, but in the next two rounds they did not allow such misfires and took the maximum number of scoring points: they coped with the United States (10-9), and then defeated Japan (17-13). Before the last round, the Hungarians have five points and occupy the second place, and if they win, they will score seven and beat the United States, which has six.
China (w)
But the Chinese women have an unenviable situation, although it cannot be called catastrophic - fourth place after three matches, while there is still a playoff zone and two points. These same two points were scored in the previous round, in which China fought with Japan for the fourth position and, having won 16-11, remained in the battle for the playoffs. In addition to the fact that the Chinese women are fourth, they can still finish third, and for this they need to win against Hungary themselves, and for Russia to lose to Japan.
Statistics and figures:
- Hungary (w) goes undefeated: 2 wins and a draw;
- China (w) won in one match out of three;
- The Hungarians are the clear favorites of the match.
Forecast
After a terrible start, the Chinese women can finish not only in fourth place, but also in third, so in the reporting battle they will do everything to create a sensation and beat Hungary, and even if they fail to beat Russia in third place, they will get a charge of positive emotions before the playoffs.
