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Asian Championships Under 18 - Men Basketball
Finals - Sep 5, 2008 (by Eurobasket News)
FINAL
Iran U18- Kazakhstan U18 95:76
Iran U18 triumphs at home at FIBA Asia U18 Championship for Men. In the Final game the team overcame strong Kazakhstan U18 95:76. Azadi Stadium crowd was gladly satisfied with their juniors effort. Mehdi Shirjang led the winners with 24 points. Farbod Farman netted 18, Ramin Honarmand scored 12 and Mohammad Amjad added 11. Alexander Tyutyunik, Anton Arsenyev and Artyom Skornyakov posted 18 each in defeat and Obirzak Akhmet had 11.
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FINAL
Iran U18- Kazakhstan U18 95:76
Iran U18 triumphs at home at FIBA Asia U18 Championship for Men. In the Final game the team overcame strong Kazakhstan U18 95:76. Azadi Stadium crowd was gladly satisfied with their juniors effort. Mehdi Shirjang led the winners with 24 points. Farbod Farman netted 18, Ramin Honarmand scored 12 and Mohammad Amjad added 11. Alexander Tyutyunik, Anton Arsenyev and Artyom Skornyakov posted 18 each in defeat and Obirzak Akhmet had 11. Both Iran and Kazakhstan had already qualified for the FIBA U19 World Championship for Men in New Zealand next year.
Both squads realized the importance of the game and tried hard from the very beginning. Iran managed to take 25:19 ahead at the end of the first quarter. The second quarter was fatal for the guests that trialed 24:35 in the middle of it. Moreover Iran pushed the tempo and increased to 59:37 going into the changing rooms and never looked back.
The score after the third period was 81:58 that already at that time gave Iran the confidence in a win. The hosts did not stop and won the Final 95:76. It was a great organization and the spectators enjoyed the win of their local team!
Iran U18: Mehdi Shirjang 24, Farbod Farman 18, Ramin Honarmand 12, Mohammad Amjad 11
Kazakhstan U18: Alexander Tyutyunik 18, Anton Arsenyev 18, Artyom Skornyakov 18, Obirzak Akhmet 11
Syria U18-Japan U18 93:86
The title probably depicts better the whole campaign for Syria U18 that won Bronze medals of FIBA Asia U18 Championship for Men. In the game for the third position Syria overcame Japan 93:86. Belal Gneed led the winners with 24 points, while Samar Bawadekji netted 16. Makoto Hiejima top-scored in defeat with 25 points. Yuya Nagayoshi posted 20 and Yusoke Karino had 12. The bronze also put Syria in the FIBA U19 World Championship for Men in New Zealand next year.
Syria went on a lead from the very beginning taking the control of the game. They finished the opening quarter leading 22:17. Syria pushed the tempo for a bit to take 41:38 at the half time.
The game remained interesting in the second half and the teams were separated by 5 points entering the last stanza, 61:56. In the last period Syria led to the win and grabbed bronze of the tournament. Japan had some great games and deserved a higher position. Anyway the game is game and the participation is more than that. The Final game is coming next.
Syria U18: Belal Gneed 24, Samar Bawadekji 16
Japan U18: Makoto Hiejima 25, Yuya Nagayoshi 20, Yusoke Karino 12
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Semifinals - Sep 4, 2008 (by Eurobasket News)
Kazakhstan U18 defeated Japan U18 to reach the Final of FIBA Asia U18 Championship for Men. The winners came to the winning effort step by step and had a wonderful last period. Omirzak Akhmet (202-C-90) led the winners with 31 points. Artyom Skornyakov nailed 17, while Alexander Ttyutyunik posted 15. Makoto Hiejima ended up with 22 points in defeat, while Yuya Nagayoshi added 21.
Kazakhstan destroyed Japan, whose tallest player is 198 cm in the semi-final.
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Kazakhstan U18 defeated Japan U18 to reach the Final of FIBA Asia U18 Championship for Men. The winners came to the winning effort step by step and had a wonderful last period. Omirzak Akhmet (202-C-90) led the winners with 31 points. Artyom Skornyakov nailed 17, while Alexander Ttyutyunik posted 15. Makoto Hiejima ended up with 22 points in defeat, while Yuya Nagayoshi added 21.
Kazakhstan destroyed Japan, whose tallest player is 198 cm in the semi-final. Kazakhstan has six players 200 cm and over and that was the key of the game. The winners opened the game with 23:21 lead with some difficulties in the period. Later however they improved to 44:38 at the halftime. Japan was able to reduce the gap to 3 points entering the last period. It was however their last spurt in the game. Kazakhstan was too good for the opponent in the final stanza and destroyed them 36:14. The victory sent Kazakhstan to the Final of the tournament. Iran will face Kazakhstan in the Asian Under-18 championship tomorrow.
Kazakhstan U18- Japan U18 103:78
Kazakhstan U18: Omirzak Akhmet 31, Artyom Skornyakov 17, Alexander Ttyutyunik 15
Japan U18: Makoto Hiejima 22, Yuya Nagayoshi 21
Iran U18 will try to satisfy the local fans in Tehran in FIBA Asia U18 Championship for Men Final. The team crawled into it after a tough semifinal win over Syria U18. The latter surprised everyone entering the semifinals and could ask for more. Farbod Farman powered his way to grab the rebound, convert under the board and took Iran into the final with an 80:78 win. Mohammed Hasanzadeh led the winners with 27 points and 24 rebounds. Farbod Farman netted 17 and made 16 boards, while Mehdi Shrijang scored 10. Samer Bawadekji finished the game with 22 points in defeat and Alaa Al Sebaay posted 15. Iran booked a berth in the FIBA U19 World Championship for Men in New Zealand next year.
Both teams stayed close in the first period and as a result the guests took only 23:21 advantage. Iran bounced back and could go on the break leading 6 points. In the third period Syria climbed to three points gap and trailed entering the last period. In a back-to-back battle Iran benefit from the game to enter the Finals. Farbod Farman converted under the board and took Iran into the final with an 80:78 win.
Iran U18-Syria U18 80:78
Iran U18: Mohammed Hasanzadeh 27+24 rebs, Farbod Farman 17+16 rebs, Mehdi Shrijang 10
Syria U18: Samer Bawadekji 22, Alaa Al Sebaay 15
5-8 places
China U18- Philippines U18 86:63
China U18: Ren JunFei (202-F) 27, Wang Zheng (216-C-90) 14, Li Xiaoxu 13
Philippines U18: Matthew Wright 16
Korea U18- Lebanon U18 93:72
Korea U18: Kyungsang Park 21, Jongill Lim 16, Jaeseok Jang 15
Lebanon U18: Vincent El Khouri 18
9th places
Chinese Taipei U18 Jordan U18 102:89
13th place play-off
India U18-UAE 78:75
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The end of the Quarterfinal stage - Sep 3, 2008 (by Eurobasket News)
GROUP 1
Kazakhstan U18 finished first in Group 1 and advanced to the semifinals of FIBA Asia U18 Championship for Men. Even though the team lost to China in the last day of the group Kazakhstan U18 clinched the top position before. China overcame the Kazakhs 97:74 but could not make it to the semis. Liu Shunan (198-F-90) led the winners with 25 points. Li Xiaxou netted 19 and Ren JunFei (202-F) posted 12. Anton Arsenyev top-scored in defeat with 17, while Pavel Llin added 14.
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GROUP 1
Kazakhstan U18 finished first in Group 1 and advanced to the semifinals of FIBA Asia U18 Championship for Men. Even though the team lost to China in the last day of the group Kazakhstan U18 clinched the top position before. China overcame the Kazakhs 97:74 but could not make it to the semis. Liu Shunan (198-F-90) led the winners with 25 points. Li Xiaxou netted 19 and Ren JunFei (202-F) posted 12. Anton Arsenyev top-scored in defeat with 17, while Pavel Llin added 14.
China realized the importance of the game but could do nothing now due to zero points against the forfeit against Syria. The defending champions however wanted to prove that the team is too strong this year as well but due to the circumstances would have to stop at this stage. China propelled with 21:9 in the opening tip to take control of the game. Kazakhstan U18 remained alive in the game after reducing a bit in the second period. Both teams went to the lockers with 47:37 for China.
In the second half the current of the game went in the same way as China dominated the court. They increased the lead after three quarters leading to 67:43 after thirty minutes of the game. The last spurt in the last period gave them 97:64 but did not upset Kazakhstan U18 too much.
Syria U18 qualified to the semis even after a loss in FIBA Asia U18 Championship for Men from Lebanon U18. The latter celebrated 90:80 win but had won by a whopping 35 point margin. Ahmad Ibrahim led the winners with 34 points, while Ralph Akl scored 11. Samar Bawadekji ended up with 25 points in defeat and Tarek Al Jade netted 12.
Because of China's forfeit, Syria, Lebanon and China finished in a three-way tie for second place.Based on score differential, which definitely applied when Syria and Lebanon were compared, Syria was awarded a place in the semi-finals. Syria defeated China by 20 and lost to Lebanon by 10 giving it a plus 10 margin. Lebanon lost to China by 27 and defeated Syria by 10 giving it minus 17. China was plus 27 over Lebanon and minus 20 against Syria, giving it margin of plus 7.
Anyway Lebanon U18 opened the game over Syria U18 with 30:20. It was an offensive quarter that slowed the teams in the second period a bit. Syria reduced to 8 points and trailed 37:45 at the halftime. Lebanon U18 remained with 64:56 after three quarters played and improved to 10 points at the end of the game. Now in the game for the 5-8 places Lebanon will face Korea in the first game. In the semifinals on Thursday, Japan will take on Kazakhstan and Iran will play Syria in the semifinals.
China U18-Kazakhstan U18 97:64
China U18: Liu Shunan 25, Li Xiaxou 19, Ren JunFei 12
Kazakhstan U18: Anton Arsenyev 17, Pavel Llin 14
Lebanon U18-Syria U18 90:80
Lebanon U18: Ahmad Ibrahim 34, Ralph Akl 11
Syria U18: Samar Bawadekji 25, Tarek Al Jade 12
GROUP 2
Japan U18 takes the second semifinal berth from Group II of FIBA Asia U18 Championship for Men. Trailing 6 points after the first half, Japanese players bounced back in the second to post 81:75 victory. Makoto Hiejima led the winners with 26 points. Kaito Ishikawa scored 19, Yusoke Karino nailed 17, and Daichi Taniguchi had 11. Kyungsang Park ended up with 22 points in the losing effort, while Dong Seop Lim produced 15. In the game for the 5-8 places Lebanon will face Korea in the first game. In the semifinals on Thursday, Japan will take on Kazakhstan and Iran will play Syria in the semifinals.
Korea U18 opened the game with 25;17 lead that put them closer to the semis. They still remained in front after the second period and looked more optimistic. The teams went to the lockers for 37:31 Korean advantage.
Japan U18 was unstoppable in the third period as they dominated the court, 27:18. It gave them 58:54 lead as the teams finished thirty minutes of the game. In the last period the struggle continued until the last minutes and Japan stayed alive taking 81:75 victory entering the semis of FIBA Asia U18 Championship for Men
There are no undefeated teams left in FIBA Asia U18 Championship for Men. Philippines beat Iran 85:84 but did not change the situation in Group 2. Trailing almost in the whole game the guests won it due to the last period. Ryan Garcia (178-F) paced the winners with 19 points. Matthew Wright nailed 13, while Frank Golla scored 10. Farbod Farman top-scored for the hosts with 19 Mandammad Hasanzadeh added 17.
Iran U18 started the game as if they had to and enjoyed a 19:15 lead after the opening quarter. Philippines U18 replied with almost the same second period and tied the half at 35:35. Iran went in front again taking 57:52 after thirty minutes of the game and increased the lead even later. A 15-2 run midway through the fourth quarter moved Iran ahead to 79:64. It seemed that the game was over, but Philippines had another opinion. Matthew Wright drove down the lane following Ryan Garcias 3-pointer bringing them close to 78;79. Farbod Farman powered his way under the board and moments later his three-point play put Iran 84:78 ahead. Those points were however the last for the hosts as Philippines made a 7-0 run to seal 85:84 victory.
Japan U18-Korea U18 81:75
Japan U18: Makoto Hiejima 26, Kaito Ishikawa 19, Yusoke Karino 17, Daichi Taniguchi 11
Korea U18: Kyungsang Park 22, Dong Seop Lim 15
Philippines U18-Iran U18 85:84
Philippines U18: Ryan Garcia 19, Matthew Wright 13, Frank Golla 10
Iran U18: Farbod Farman 19, Mohammad Hasanzadeh 17
GROUP 3
Saudi Arabia U18-India U18 79:77
GROUP 4
Jordan U18-Hong Kong U18 74:53
UAE U18-Malaysia U18 85:79
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Day 5 results and stats - Sep 1, 2008
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Day 4 results and stats - Sep 1, 2008
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Day 3 results and stats - Aug 31, 2008
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Day 2 results and stats - Aug 29, 2008
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Day 1 results and stats - Aug 28, 2008
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FIBA Asia Junior Championship Draw - Aug 4, 2008
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