On July 12th, 2018, Korea and Turkey faced off in the compound women’s team bronze medal match at the Antalya 2018 Hyundai Archery World Cup S2. Both countries put up valiant efforts, but in the end, the Korean trio of Choi Misun, Guo Meihe, and Park Duhyun claimed victory over their Turkish counterparts Eser Karanfil, Yasemin Anagoz, and Özlem Keskin, 210-205.
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The Bronze Medal Match
The bronze medal match between Korea and Turkey was a highly competitive affair. After the conclusion of the ranking round, Korea had qualified to the semi-finals with a score of 1711, and Turkey had advanced to the quarter-finals with a score of 1702. The Korean side, led by their captain Choi Misun, was considered the clear favourites going into the match.
In the first end, the Korean trio opened up a slight lead with a score of 53 points, while the Turks scored 50. The Korean lead would hold steady in the second end, and they extended it slightly with a score of 52 to Turkey’s 48. After the third end, Korea had a dominant lead of 165 points to Turkey’s 145 after an excellent round of archery.
The Final End
In the final end, the Koreans put on an impressive display, and the Turkish trio was unable to match their rivals. The Koreans posted a total score of 210, while the Turks were unable to surpass their rivals, ending the match with a score of 205. With this, the Koreans effectively secured victory, and the bronze medal belonged to them.
The Korean trio finished in first place in the overall ranking, totaling 1641 points from the three days of competition. The Turkeys finished in fourth place with a total of 1581 points.
Korea Celebrates Victory
The Korean side was overjoyed to have claimed the bronze medal at the 2018 Hyundai Archery World Cup. The entire team celebrated on the sidelines, and the three members of the Korean trio were all smiles as they were handed their medals. The bronze win ensures the continuation of a proud tradition of podium success for the Korean Archery team.
The team was praised back home for their excellent performance and for making the nation proud. The Korean archers now look forward to the next Archery World Cup, which is set to take place in 2019.
The 2018 Hyundai Archery World Cup featured some of the best competitive archery in recent memory. The Koreans put on a stellar performance in the bronze medal match, and they were rewarded for their efforts with a win. The trio of Choi Misun, Guo Meihe, and Park Duhyun all played a key role in the Korean victory. They now look forward to entering the 2019 Hyundai Archery World Cup in high spirits, as they aim to reclaim a podium spot.
Korea v Turkey – compound women's team bronze | Antalya 2018 Hyundai Archery World Cup S2
The compound women’s team bronze medal match at the second stage of the 2018 Hyundai Archery World Cup Final in Antalya, Turkey. Compound archers shoot at a target 50 metres away and the central 10-ring measures just 8cm in diameter.
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Event: Antalya 2018 (18116)
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