Sri Lanka - Taiwan 49-102 Taiwan posted the second win at the U18 Asia Championship in Yemen. They bruised Sri Lanka to finish the preliminary round in the second place in Group A. Sri Lanka in the meantime suffered the third loss in a row and failed to advance into the Qualifying Round. Hung Kang-Chiao (191-F-92) knocked down 25 points to pace Taiwan to the victory. Taiwan opened the game with an 8:2 run and stayed in charge throughout the starting quarter. They ensured a 26:12 advantage at the first break. Taiwan quickly boosted the margin to 20 points in the second stanza. The gap reached a 29-point mark at halftime. Sri Lanka continued to struggle offensively in the second half. They teamed up for just 13 rebounds in the game and hit miserable 35% from the stripe. These did not allow the team to threaten the margin as Taiwan rolled to the victory at the end. Hu Lung-Mao (194-F-92) knocked down 15 points for Taiwan. Chen Ying-Chun (181-G-93) added 11 points for the winners. Kanishka Perera (167-G-92) answered with 20 points for Sri Lanka. Madhushanka Rathnayake (185-G-92) accounted for 8 points in defeat.
Malaysia - Iran 57-103 Iran finished the preliminary round action at U18 Asia Championship unbeaten. They posted the third straight win at the tournament today. Nasser Omari (G) and Amir Sedighi (185-F/G-93) scored 16 points each to lead Iran to a confident win over Malaysia. Malaysia slipped at 1-2 record after the defeat. The teams got to a slow start. Defense prevailed in the opening quarter as Iran succeeded. They limited Malaysia to 11 points and posted a 17:11 lead after ten minutes. Iran gradually cleared off in the second quarter. They posted a 41:29 advantage at the interval. Malaysia cut the deficit at 8-point mark midway through the third stanza but Iran quickly rebounded. They restored a safe 14-point cushion before the fourth term. Iran opened the final stanza on a 20:2 rally and never looked back en route to the win. Shahbaznejadkanzagh Reza (92) contributed 14 points for the Iranian team. Mohammad Ojaghi (180-F-93) accounted for 11 points in the victory. Yen Yee Fong (185-F-93) responded with 15 points for Malaysia. Kok Chun Ng (183-F-92) had 12 points in the loss.
Group B
Kazakhstan - Qatar 105-42 Kazakhstan earned the second win at the U18 Asia Championship in Sana'a. They fired past Qatar for 2-1 record in Group B. Qatar suffered the third straight loss and got eliminated from the title race. Pavel Ilin (202-F-92) came up with 24 points to lead the Kazakh side. Qatar led 3:2 early in the encounter but it was the team's only lead in the game. Kazakhstan soon went on a 9:0 run to spur in front. They dominated from now on building a 21:9 lead at the first break. Qatar accounted for only 18 points in the first half and faced a massive 27-point deficit at halftime. Kazakhstan used a 14:2 run midway through the third quarter to clear off for good in this one. They marched to a 72:28 advantage at the final intermission. The Kazakhs exploded with 33 points in the fourth period and rallied to a comfortable win at the end. Pavel Dynnik (201-C-92) contributed 16 points for Kazakhstan. Vitality Lapchenko (205-F-92) added 12 points and 8 rebounds in the winning effort. Jassim Al-Jaber (92) replied with 10 points and 10 rebounds for Qatar. Ali Al-Kuwari (92) netted 9 points in defeat.
Lebanon - South Korea 66-74 South Korean U18 team posted the second win at the Asia Championship in Yemen. They held off Lebanon to climb at the second position in Group B. Lebanon suffered the first defeat at the tournament but it did not prevent them from taking the top place in the ladder. Lebanon surged ahead early in the encounter and posted a 13:8 lead. But South Korea capped the period with a 14:2 run to establish a 22:15 lead. South Korea exploded with 31 points in the second stanza and pulled away. They posted a 53:25 advantage at the interval. South Korea did not allow Lebanon to get too close in the third period. The Koreans entered the final stanza up by 14 points 63:49. Lebanon tried hard to deny the deficit in the fourth stanza but came up short at the end. Kim Giyun (184-G-92) knocked down 20 points and issued 6 assists to lead South Korea. Kim Jun-Yl (202-C-92) added 19 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side. Ahmad Ibrahim (201-G/F-92) replied with 32 points and 10 caroms for Lebanon. Constantin Kodsi (177-G-92) had 8 points in the loss.
Group C
Philippines - China 75-83 China wrapped up U18 Asia Championship preliminary round on a high note. They held off Philippines to clinch the top spot in Group C. Zhu Xuhang (207-F-93) stepped up with 20 points and 8 rebounds to lead China. Philippines suffered the first defeat at the tournament and occupied the second position in the ladder. The teams stayed close in the starting quarter. The lead changed hands for several times before Sun TongLin (208-C-92) made it 23:23. The seesaw action continued in the second period. Neither side dominated however Guo Ailun (193-G-93) and Zhu Xuhang gave China a narrow 41:38 advantage at halftime. China eventually managed to clear off. They limited Philippines to 14 points in the third term and posted a 60:52 lead with ten minutes to go. The margin grew at 15-point mark early in the fourth quarter and China held on to win this one. Guo Ailun provided 19 points for China. Sun TongLin added 13 points and 10 rebounds in the victory. Raphael Banal (186-G-92) answered with 19 points for Philippines. Kiefer Isaac Ravena (181-G/F-93) accounted for 12 points in defeat.
Saudi Arabia - Syria 68-70 Syria punched the late ticked into the Qualifying Round at the U18 Asia Championship. They narrowly defeated Saudi Arabia in the key game in preliminary Group C. Syria thus occupied the third position, while Saudi Arabia left with no title hopes as they dropped at 0-3. Muhammad Otabachi (192-F-92) opened the scoring in this one setting the tone for Syria. They stayed in front throughout the opening quarter despite pesky attempts from Saudi Arabia to take over. Syria entered the second quarter with a 20:19 lead but Saudi Arabia quickly denied the deficit. They tipped off the period with a 9:2 run to grab a 28:22 advantage. Saudi Arabia stretched the margin to 8 points midway through the quarter. They stayed in charge and posted a 38:31 lead at the big break. The gap grew at 9-point mark but Syria recovered. They capped the period on a 10:5 run to get within just one point 52:53. The teams stayed close throughout the final period. It all came down to the final seconds. Mathna Al Marwani gave Saudi Arabia a 4-point lead 65:61 with just over two minutes remaining. However Muhammad Otabachi and Obida Al Samman came up with quick four points to draw things level. Amir Sirjieh (179-F-93) gave Syria a 67:65 advantage with 51 seconds remaining. Amer Al Sati (203-C-92) extended the margin to three points but Saudi Arabia did not give up and leveled things up once again 68:68. Amer Al Sati stepped up for Syria as he drained a bucket with one second left sealing the victory. Muhammad Otabachi fired 27 points and grabbed 7 rebounds to lead Syria. Amir Sirjieh added 13 points in the victory. Marzouq Almuwalled (177-G-92) answered with 21 points for Saudi Arabia. Abdullah Aldossary (192-F-93) finished with 13 points in defeat.
Group D
Yemen - Japan 64-68 Japan posted the third straight win at the U18 Asia Championship in Yemen. They held off the hosts to win preliminary Group D. Yemen suffered the first defeat at the tournament and advanced into the Qualifying Round from the second spot in the pools ladder. Seiya Ando (184-G-92) was impressive with 31 points for Japan. The teams stayed close in the starting moments but Japan soon took off. They went on a 12:3 rally to post a 21:11 lead at the first break. Yemen managed to get within four points midway through the second term. Kodai Kimura (190-G/F-92) crowned the half with two free throws and Japan recorded a 38:30 lead. Yemen put up a fierce fight in the third stanza. The home team put the fans to their feet as they got within just one point 49:50 with ten minutes to go. Abdulaziz Moqbel (188-F-93) finally drew things level at 60 with just over two minutes to go. However Seiya Ando and Takumi Mitsuyama (183-G-92) came up with key points for Japan as they escaped with a narrow win at the end. Takumi Mitsuyama knocked down 13 points in the win. Kodai Kimura added 6 points for Japan. Mohammed Yaeesh (182-G-93) responded with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for Yemen. Sabri Sadaqah (188-F-93) contributed 14 points and 9 boards in the loss.
Asia-Basket.com All-Asian U18 Championships Awards 2012 - Aug 28, 2012
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MVP: Wang Zhelin (215-PF-94) of China
Best Point Guard: Luo Hanchen (188-PG-94) of China
Best Shooting Guard: Choi Jun-Yong (200-SG-94) of S.Korea
Best Small Forward: Vahid Dalirzahan (199-SF-95) of Iran
Best Power Forward: Wang Zhelin (215-PF-94) of China
Best Center: Jonghyun Lee (206-C-94) of S.Korea
Best Coach: Wang Huaiyu of USA
1st Team
PG: Luo Hanchen (188-94) of China
SG: Choi [read more]
China defend their title in Ulaanbaatar - Aug 26, 2012
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FINAL
China - South Korea 93-91
China repeated as U18 Asia Championship winners. They overcame South Korea in the dramatic Final to claim the trophy. Gao Shang (198-F/G-94) knocked down a winning jumper with four seconds to go in regulation and China celebrated Gold. Wang Zhelin (215-C/F-94) finished with 30 points and 13 rebounds to pace the winning side. South Korea led by two points 26:24 ten minutes into the game. China denied the deficit and pulled ahead in the second quarter [read more]
FINAL
China - South Korea 93-91 China repeated as U18 Asia Championship winners. They overcame South Korea in the dramatic Final to claim the trophy. Gao Shang (198-F/G-94) knocked down a winning jumper with four seconds to go in regulation and China celebrated Gold. Wang Zhelin (215-C/F-94) finished with 30 points and 13 rebounds to pace the winning side. South Korea led by two points 26:24 ten minutes into the game. China denied the deficit and pulled ahead in the second quarter. They accumulated a 47:44 halftime advantage. South Korea returned the lead in the third term. They went on a 16:5 run late in the third quarter to gain a 71:61 advantage. South Korea were up by five points 89:84 with just over two minutes remaining. Wang Zhelin put China within one 88:89 with 39 seconds to go. Lee Jong-Hyun (206-C-94) sank two free throws but Wang Zhelin drained a triple to level things up at 91. Then Gao Shang took the floor. His late jumper put China in front and South Korea simply had no time for the answer. Gao Shang accounted for 28 points and 9 rebounds for China. Dai Huaibo added 18 points in the victory. Lee Jong-Hyun answered with 24 points and 7 rebounds for South Korea. Choi Jun-Yong added 21 points in the loss.
3-4 Place
Japan - Iran 83-87 Iran stepped onto the pedestal at U18 Asia Championship. They defeated Japan to clinch Bronze medals. Sajjad Mashayekhi (180-PG-94) came up with a triple-double of 26 points, 12 assists and 11 boards to pace Iran. Iran stormed into the game. They exploded with 31 points in the opening quarter posting a 17-point lead. However Japan were not intimidated by such a start. They responded with 32-point spree in the second quarter to cut the deficit to just three points at halftime 46:49. Iran kept Japan at distance throughout the third term. They established a 7-point lead at the final intermission. Yuta Watanabe, Baba and Mori pulled Japan within just two points 83:85 with 26 seconds remaining in regulation. But Dalirzahan sank two free throws in the dying seconds to seal the victory for Iran. Behnam Yakhchali (191-G-95) finished with 24 points, while Saleh Foroutannik added 21 points for the winners. Masahiro Narita (185-SF-94) answered with 25 points for Japan. Yuta Watanabe had 23 points and 8 rebounds in the loss.
5-6 Place
Philippines - Taiwan 85-89 Taiwan clinches 5th place in Ulaanbaatar of the 22nd Asia U18 Championship. The team outscored Philippines 89:85 in the game for the 5-6 places. It was the last game for both teams and they both tried hard to finish on a higher place. At first Taiwan won the first period 22-20, but then Philippines produced 14-13 in the second quarter. Taiwan had 25-14 in the third period for 12-point advantage with 10 minutes to go, however Philippines played tough until the end. They erupted with 37-29 surge in the last stanza and managed to reduce to final 4 points. Fang Shih-En (199-C-94) top-scored for the winners with 21 points and 11 rebounds, while Lin Kuan-Chun (184-G-95) collected 17 points and 10 rebounds. Wang Chih-Chun notched 16 and Lu Kuan-Hsuan brought 10. Rodolfo Alejandro (180-G-95) replied with 22 points in the losing effort and Bonleon Mario as well as Pingoy Jerie poured in 15 each. Nambatac Rey delivered 7 in the losing case.
7-8 Place
Lebanon - Saudi Arabia 89-78 Lebanon ended up on the 7th place at the 22nd Asia U18 Championship. The team overcame Saudi Arabia U18 89:78 in the first game of the Final Day. Lebanon started the game with 21-16, but Saudi Arabia replied with 22-15 in the second frame to take the lead at the halftime. Only due to the second half the Lebanese team managed to seal the victory. They produced 26-14 in the third period and finished the game with 27-26. Wael Arakji (192-G-94) made the last two free throws for the final success. Wael Arakji top-scored for the winners with 31 points, while Hanna Nemer (177-G-94) and Elie Chamoun (193-F-94) posted 16 each. Mezher Ali followed them with 9 points in a win. Waheed Faqihi (185-F-94) and Nassir Abojalas (195-F-94) finished the game with 19 points each. Mohammed Safwan notched 14, whilst Alhosawe Mohammed and Bafarat Asslam had 10 each.
China and South Korea set up exciting Final - Aug 25, 2012
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Semifinals
Japan - China 80-103
China became the first U18 Asia Championship finalists. They defeated Japan in the first semifinal of the day in Ulaanbaatar. Dai Huaibo (205-C/F-94) delivered 23 points to lead the reigning champions. China jumped to an early lead however Japan did not allow their opponents to clear off. Japan trailed by just one point after ten minutes 23:24. China managed to pull away late in the first half. They went on a 14:2 run to ensure a 16-point lead at halftime [read more]
Semifinals
Japan - China 80-103 China became the first U18 Asia Championship finalists. They defeated Japan in the first semifinal of the day in Ulaanbaatar. Dai Huaibo (205-C/F-94) delivered 23 points to lead the reigning champions. China jumped to an early lead however Japan did not allow their opponents to clear off. Japan trailed by just one point after ten minutes 23:24. China managed to pull away late in the first half. They went on a 14:2 run to ensure a 16-point lead at halftime. China maintained the lead throughout the third term. They secured a 71:54 advantage at the final intermission. China kept Japan at distance throughout the fourth term and rallied to the victory at the end. Wang Zhelin (215-C/F-94) provided 21 points and 10 rebounds, while Li Jinglong (195-F-95) added 15 points for the winning side. Masahiro Narita (185-SF-94) answered with 17 points for Japan. Yuta Osaka had 14 points in the loss.
South Korea - Iran 96-93 South Korea prevailed against Iran in the semifinal thriller tonight to enter the title game at U18 Asia Championship. The Korean team will take on China in the remake of 2010 Final. Choi Jun-Yong (200-F-94) exploded with 38 points to lead the winners. Iran strongly entered the game. They grabbed control and rallied to a 25:15 lead after ten minutes. South Korea picked up the tempo in the second frame. They fired 27 points to narrow the deficit at 6-point mark at halftime 48:42. South Korea stayed red hot in the third quarter. They knocked down 26 points to trim the deficit to 3-point mark at the final break. Iran were up by five points with just over three minutes remaining. However South Korea scored six points in a row to take an 86:85 lead. Rahmati returned the lead for Iran however Kang and Heo made it 94:91 for South Korea. Heo then dropped a jumper and sealed the victory for South Korea. Gibeom Cheon (187-G-94) accounted for 13 points and 12 rebounds, while Jonghyun Lee added 14 points and 11 rebounds in the victory. Vahid Dalirzahan (199-SF-95) answered with 20 points and 8 rebounds for Iran. Behnam Yakhchali netted 19 points in the loss.
5-8 Place
Taiwan - Saudi Arabia 77-38 Taiwan destroy Saudi Arabia at the Classification Round for 5-8 places at the 22nd Asia U18 Championship. They had an easy 77:38 win and will play tomorrow for the 5th place. Saudi Arabia meanwhile will find out later the opponent for the 7th place. Taiwan won the first period 14:10 , but Saudi Arabia stayed tough and replied with 13-12 in the second period. The second half however fully belonged to the winning side. Taiwan won the third period 28-7 and finished with 23-8 in the last stanza. Fang Shih-En (199-C-94) top-scored for the winners with 17 points and 13 rebounds, while Chin Ming-Ching (194-F-94) posted 10. Lee Chia-Jui notched 9 and Lin Kuan-Chun delivered 8. Nassir Abojalas (195-F-94) answered with 17 points and 10 rebounds in defeat, while Ahmedkhalil Mahmoud, Sufyani Khalid and Mohammed Safwan had 5 each.
Philippines - Lebanon 80-69 Philippines will play for the 5th overall place at U18 Asia Championship. They overcame Lebanon in the classification round game tonight. Philippines will face Taiwan in the final game at the tournament. Lebanon will take on Saudi Arabia for the 7th position. Philippines and Lebanon entered the game aggressively. They traded baskets throughout intense first quarter as Philippines eked out a 22:21 lead. They maintained it throughout the second quarter. Olsen Rasela team gained a 41:38 halftime advantage. Philippines stressed their defence in the third quarter. They held Lebanon to 12 points in the period opening a double-digit lead. Philippines headed into the fourth frame up by 11 points 51:40. The Lebanese team were able to narrow the deficit at 7-point mark but could not get closer and had to surrender at the end. Gideon Babilonia (198-C-95) delivered 18 points and 8 rebounds for Philippines. Mario Bonleon (183-F-94) added 17 points, while Rodolfo Alejandro and Rashleigh-Paolo Rivero added 11 points apiece in the victory. Jimmy Salem (190-G-95) answered with 18 points for Lebanon. Gerard Hadidian tallied 15 points and 9 rebounds in the loss.
9-10 Place
Syria - India 86-76 Syria clinches 9th place in Ulaanbaatar at the 22nd FIBA Asia U18 Championship. The team overcame India 86:76 as both teams finished the campaign. Syria grabbed 20:17 after the first 10 minutes and added massive 22-12 in the second frame. India was too far to give up and replied with 30-27 in the third period as Palpreet Singh Brar (204-C-94) reduced to 69:59. India managed also to reduce to 8 points, but Okba Baghajati (182-G-94) brought 84:68. SAMINATHAN closed the game from the perimeter for the final result in the campaign. Mahmmoud Trub (195-F-94) and Okba Baghajati combined for 50 points for the winners. Ali Obesi (188-F-94) nailed 13, while Shahin Mouhammad scored 7. Palpreet Singh Brar finished the game with 27 points in defeat, whilst Singh Rakesh had 17 points and 15 rebounds. Kanarjee Amit scored 16 points and Satyawan Narender collected 9 points, 8 assists and 7 rebounds.
11-12 Place
Bahrain - Indonesia 64-67 Indonesia beat Bahrain to finish on the 11th place at the 22nd FIBA Asia U18 Championship. The team needed 67:64 win to clinch the higher place than the opponents. Bahrain started with 14-11 lead, but Indonesia replied with the same result in the second quarter as Kosasih Vicent tied the score at 25:25. Indonesia won the third period 22-21 and led 1 point after three quarters. Sitorus tied the game at 53:53, while Juan Kokodiputra (193-C/F-95) brought 62:55 midway through the fourth period. Naser Mahamed reduced to 66:63 and Shukralla Ali Hassan cut it to 2 points from the free throw line. Juan Kokodiputra meanwhile score also one free throw for the winning team to bring the final result in the game. Kevin Argadiba (195-C-94) paced all the winners with 14 points and Juan Kokodiputra scored 13. Kosasih Vicent and Tuasela Yerikho followed them with 10 points apiece. Mohammed Buallay (185-F-95) replied with 15 points in the losing effort, whilst Shukralla Ali Hassan collected 14 points and 15 rebounds. Naser Mahamed delivered 11 and Abul Jasim had 10.
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