China Lose to the Czech 79-73 in Women's World Championship

2006-09-17 12:34:13 CRIENGLISH.com

European champion the Czech Republic edged China 79-73 in the first game of second-round play in the FIBA World Championship.

China's Ren Lei (R) dribbles past Nigeria's Mfon Sunday Udoka during their women's World Championship basketball game in Barueri, 26 km (16 miles) west of Sao Paulo, September 14, 2006. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes (BRAZIL)

WNBA player Miao Lijie and Chen Nan each contributed a game-high scored of 24 points, but failed to save China from defeat.

Following the play, the Czech Republic and China are tied for second at 2-1 in Group F, while China is last at 0-3. China will face Cuba on Monday and finish second-round play Tuesday against France.

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