Morocco - Iraq 93:50 Morocco marched into the semifinal stage of the Arab Nations Cup. They thrashed Iraq at the quarterfinal stage. Iraq entered the game with three wins in preliminary round. But this time they could not challenge ambitious Morocco. Morocco looked dominant in the starting frame. They shot down their opponents to take a 27:14 lead after ten minutes. Iraq could not pick up the slack in the second stanza. The African side established a 32-point lead at the interval. Morocco continued to mount the pressure in the third quarter. They posted a comfortable 74:38 advantage at the final break. Iraq had nothing to answer with and gave up in the fourth quarter. Younes Idrissi (204-F/C-84, agency: Pro Management Agency, college: Iona) fired 25 points for Morocco. Ahmed Munshid (195-F-84) replied with 13 points in defeat. Morocco will now take on Egypt in the semifinal stage at the tournament.
Lebanon - Libya 82:54 Lebanon remained undefeated at the Arab Nations Cup. The hosts registered the fifth straight win. They held off Libya to earn the spot in the semis. Lebanon dominated right from the start. The home team posted a 14-point lead ten minutes into the game. Libya stopped the bleeding in the second term. They held Lebanon to 12 points and did not allow the deficit to grow. But the third term proved the difference. Lebanon outscored Libya to earn a 25-point advantage at the final intermission. Libya could not recover in the fourth stanza and had to surrender at the end. Fadi El Khatib (199-F-79, agency: Pro Management Agency) scored 26 points to pace Lebanon. Mohamed Youssef (86) answered with 17 points for Libya. Lebanon will take on Algeria for the spot in the Final tomorrow.
Algeria - Saudi Arabia 72:62 Algeria recorded a tough win over Saudi Arabia at Arab Nations Cup. Algeria thus advanced into the semifinal stage. They will face Lebanon in Beirut on Wednesday. The teams stayed close in the opening frame. Algeria eked out a 15:12 lead at the first intermission. Saudi Arabia were ready to challenge their opponents. The Asian team erased the deficit and posted a 32:31 lead at the interval. Algeria struck right back in the third quarter. They established a two-point advantage with ten minutes to go. Algeria stayed calm and determined in the fourth quarter. They limited Saudi Arabia to only 14 points in the final stanza. Algeria thus rolled to a tough win at the end. Nabil Saidi (200-F/C-80) came up with 19 points to pace Algeria. Ayman Al Mowalled (88) responded with 17 points for Saudi Arabia.
Egypt - UAE 85:51 Egypt eased into the semifinal stage of the Arab Nations Cup. They held off UAE in the first quarterfinal clash yesterday. Egypt will now take on Morocco for the spot in the championship game. UAE put up a decent fight in the starting frame. They trailed by only one point 16:17 after ten minutes. But Egypt gradually took over. They knocked down 20 points in the second quarter and posted a 37:30 lead at the interval. The third term turned disastrous for UAE. They accounted for only 7 points and allowed Egypt to clear off. UAE faced a 22-point deficit heading into the fourth quarter. Egypt maintained the tempo in the final period. They easily kept their opponents at distance and rolled to the victory at the end. Moumen Abou Elaynayn (199-F-86) knocked down came up with 14 points to pace the winners. Ayoub AlBalooshi (190-F-81) replied with 14 points for UAE.
Champville inks Youngblood and Thompson for Arab Cup.. - May 14, 2011 (by Rabih Khoury)
Champville from Lebanon signed back its former player Jasmon Youngblood (195-G-84, college: Kent St.) to join the team back for Arab Cup Championship that will take place in Abu Dhabi UAE.. Also, the team signed Sagesse Ex-player Garnett Thompson to be the third foreigner with Youngblood and Lee Benson. As for Riyadi, the three foreigners will be: Nathanel Johnson, Loren Woods and Ahmad Ismaiil. The two lebanese teams are candidates to reach the final of the cup, along with ASU from Jordan [read more]
Champville from Lebanon signed back its former player Jasmon Youngblood (195-G-84, college: Kent St.) to join the team back for Arab Cup Championship that will take place in Abu Dhabi UAE.. Also, the team signed Sagesse Ex-player Garnett Thompson to be the third foreigner with Youngblood and Lee Benson. As for Riyadi, the three foreigners will be: Nathanel Johnson, Loren Woods and Ahmad Ismaiil. The two lebanese teams are candidates to reach the final of the cup, along with ASU from Jordan. Also, Ettihad Alexandria from Egypt decided to withdraw from the Cup due to financial reasons...
Egypt are Arab Nations Cup champions - Sep 25, 2010 (by Eurobasket News)
FINAL
Lebanon - Egypt 57:60
Egypt celebrated the title at the Arab Nations Cup. They shocked hosting Lebanon in front of more than 6,000 spectators in Beirut. Egypt finally broke the curse after they lost two Finals back in 2007 and 2009. Amro Sherif (192-G-91) came up with 16 points to lead the effort.
Egypt opened the game with four quick points but soon the hosts took over. Joseph Vogel (211-C-73, agency: Pro Management Agency, college: Colorado St [read more]
FINAL Lebanon - Egypt 57:60 Egypt celebrated the title at the Arab Nations Cup. They shocked hosting Lebanon in front of more than 6,000 spectators in Beirut. Egypt finally broke the curse after they lost two Finals back in 2007 and 2009. Amro Sherif (192-G-91) came up with 16 points to lead the effort. Egypt opened the game with four quick points but soon the hosts took over. Joseph Vogel (211-C-73, agency: Pro Management Agency, college: Colorado St.) and Elie Estephane (195-G/F-86, agency: Pro Management Agency, college: Alabama So. CC) helped Lebanon take an 18:13 lead at the first break. Fadi El Khatib (199-F-79, agency: Pro Management Agency) opened a 9-point margin for Lebanon. But Egypt stayed in the game as they narrowed the margin to five points at halftime. Fadi El Khatib and Joseph Vogel gave a 9-point lead back to Lebanon early in the third stanza. Egypt showed character once again as they erased the deficit. The teams entered the fourth quarter tied at 44. The teams traded baskets in the tense fourth quarter. It all came down to the final seconds as Egypt put their noses in front 60:57. Joseph Vogel tried to save the game for Lebanon but his desperate shot went off mark and Egypt celebrated the victory. Wael Badr (193-G-78) contributed 12 points in the victory. Fadi El Khatib answered with 12 points for Lebanon. Rony Fahed (186-G-81, agency: Pro Management Agency) accounted for 11 points in the loss.
Bronze Medals Game Morocco - Algeria 74:64 Morocco stepped on the pedestal in Beirut. They shot down Algeria for the Bronze medals at the Arab Nations Cup. Morocco entered the game bravely. They posted an 18:14 advantage after ten minutes. They increased the tempo in the second quarter. Morocco unleashed 24 points to enjoy a 42:31 lead at the interval. Things did not improve for Algeria in the third quarter. Morocco wisely kept those at bay. The scoreboard read 57:45 with ten minutes remaining. Algeria worked hard to threaten the margin but Morocco stayed calm. They rallied confidently to the victory at the end. Younes Idrissi (204-F/C-84, agency: Pro Management Agency, college: Iona) notched 16 points to lead Morocco. Nabil Saidi (200-F/C-80) answered with 21 points for Algeria.
Lebanon and Egypt reach title game in Beirut - Sep 23, 2010 (by Eurobasket News)
Semifinals
Egypt - Morocco 75:56
Egypt will play in the championship game of the Arab Nations Cup. Yesterday they held off Morocco in the first semifinal of the tournament. Egypt will now take on Lebanon for the title.
Egypt played some stifling defense in the opening quarter. They limited Morocco to 13 points and ensured a 3-point lead ten minutes into the encounter. Both teams increased the tempo in the second term. Egypt stayed in charge as they fired 23 points [read more]
Semifinals Egypt - Morocco 75:56 Egypt will play in the championship game of the Arab Nations Cup. Yesterday they held off Morocco in the first semifinal of the tournament. Egypt will now take on Lebanon for the title. Egypt played some stifling defense in the opening quarter. They limited Morocco to 13 points and ensured a 3-point lead ten minutes into the encounter. Both teams increased the tempo in the second term. Egypt stayed in charge as they fired 23 points. The halftime scoreboard read 39:32 for Egypt. Morocco tried to change the complexion of the battle in the third stanza. They narrowed the deficit at 6-point mark with one quarter to go. But Egypt stormed past their opponents in the fourth quarter. They fired 23 points and rallied to the victory at the end. Amro Sherif (192-G-91) stepped up with 15 points to pace Egypt. Ramy Gunady (185-G-81) added 12 points, while Haytham Kamal (207-F-87) notched 6 points in the win. Abdelhakim Zouita (201-F-86) responded with 11 points for Morocco. Zakaria El Masbahi (191-G-79) accounted for 10 points in the losing effort.
Lebanon - Algeria 74:57 Algeria did not manage to advance into the Arab Nations Cup Final. They got eliminated by Lebanon at the semifinal stage. It was a close battle in three quarters before the hosts ran away in the final quarter. Lebanon strongly finished the first term. Ali Fakhreddine (204-C-83) helped the hosts to take a 20:11 advantage after ten minutes. Lebanon maintained the lead early in the second stanza. Moreover the home side established a 15-point cushion 32:17. But Algeria did not think of surrendering. They went on a 16:3 run to cut the deficit at just two points at halftime 33:35. Algeria got as close as one point 45:46 in the third quarter. But Lebanon stayed in charge as they entered the final term up by two points 50:48. Lebanon secured a 9:1 start of the fourth stanza. The gap soon grew at 13-point mark and Lebanon rushed to the victory at the end. Fadi El Khatib (199-F-79, agency: Pro Management Agency) 20 points and 7 rebounds for Lebanon. Ali Fakhreddine contributed 14 points, while Elie Estephane (195-G/F-86, agency: Pro Management Agency, college: Alabama So. CC) had 11 points for the winners. Hocine Gaham (194-G/F-86) netted 18 points for Algeria. Nabil Saidi (200-F/C-80) accounted for 11 points in defeat. Lebanon will take on Egypt for the title on Friday.
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