The United States beat Italy 55-52 in the second group match of the Women's Basketball World Cup

The United States narrowly beat Italy, 55-52, in the second group match of the women's basketball World Cup, played in Berlin. The Italians held off against the American stars for 40 minutes, leading several times, before giving in at the end, fighting until the last possession. Italy, already certain of access to the play-offs thanks to China's victory over Czechia in the afternoon, will face the Beijing national team tomorrow evening for second place in the group.