Saudi Arabias Mohammed Alsager netted two free throws with just under six minutes remaining to tie the match and inspire his side to beat Palestine 82-79 in mens basketball at Al Gharafa Indoor Hall yesterday. The Palestinians led by 10 points at halftime but Alsagers intervention made it 68-68 with 5min 41sec left in the fourth quarter and the Saudis took the lead for good shortly afterwards. Defeat leaves Palestine with a crucial match against Kuwait on Wednesday, with the winner guaranteed a berth in the second round and the loser out of the tournament. That game is more important than this game, said Palestines Mahdi Ahmed (F). Earlier, Qatar beat Kuwait 70-63, and the representatives of the 2011 Arab Games host country were not satisfied with their effort. I am happy we won but we are not playing our best at the moment. We are not clicking on all cylinders and we have to get better for the next round. We have time to get better. We have our next game to get better, said Saad Abdulrahman. Ganadi Shrief and Assem Marei (206-C-92) each had 15 points in Egypts 92-59 triumph over Iraq. Thank God it was the second game in this group and we needed to win to qualify for the next phase, said Wael Badr of Egypt. It was a difficult game and we made great efforts, especially when it came to the defence. We thank God for this win and we hope to win the next games. Algeria dumped Sudan 88-37 in the late game. Egypt and Algeria are tied for first place in group A on four points, while Iraq and Sudan have two points apiece. Jordan and Tunisia are tied on top of the group B standings, with two points each, while Lebanon is third with one point, and Morocco has none. In group C, Qatar sits in first place in with four points, one more than Kuwait and Saudia Arabia. Palestine is fourth with two points. Courtesy of: http://www.gulf-times.com
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Maghazi celebrate Gaza Cup title - Apr 20, 2013
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Maghazi clinched the Gaza Cup title. They overcame Khadamat Al Biraij 77:54 in the Final. Maghazi grabbed a 21:16 lead after the opening quarter. They stretched the gap in the second period. Maghazi went on a 24:9 run in the quarter to secure a comfortable halftime advantage. Maghazi did not slow down after the big break. They completed a 26:19 rally in the third period to secure a 27-point lead before the fourth frame [read more]
Maghazi clinched the Gaza Cup title. They overcame Khadamat Al Biraij 77:54 in the Final. Maghazi grabbed a 21:16 lead after the opening quarter. They stretched the gap in the second period. Maghazi went on a 24:9 run in the quarter to secure a comfortable halftime advantage. Maghazi did not slow down after the big break. They completed a 26:19 rally in the third period to secure a 27-point lead before the fourth frame. Al Biraij narrowed the deficit in the final period but surrendered at the end.
The start of the Palestine Basketball Cup - Mar 13, 2013
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Four games were played at the Palestine Basketball Cup. Al-Buraig Service won over Jabalia Services 91:50, while Khadamat AL Maghazi edged Itihad Dear AL Balah 78:40. On March 7th Khanounes Services overcame Gaza Sporting Club and Khadamat Dear AL Balah beat Rafah Services 97:83.
In the next round Jabalia Services will face Beach Services, while Itihad Dear AL Balah will take on Rafah Services.
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Four games were played at the Palestine Basketball Cup. Al-Buraig Service won over Jabalia Services 91:50, while Khadamat AL Maghazi edged Itihad Dear AL Balah 78:40. On March 7th Khanounes Services overcame Gaza Sporting Club and Khadamat Dear AL Balah beat Rafah Services 97:83. In the next round Jabalia Services will face Beach Services, while Itihad Dear AL Balah will take on Rafah Services.
Al Riyadi Amman (Premier League) signed 25-year old Palestinian ex-international center Sani Sakakini (204-100kg-88). Its actually his comeback to Al Riyadi Amman as he played here before. Sakakini played last season at Qingdao Double Star Eagles in Chinese CBA league, which is considered top league in Asia. In 31 games last year he had 10.5ppg, 8.2rpg, 1.3apg and 1.0spg.
The list of the past achievements is quite long as his team made it to the Jordanian Cup final in 2009 and 2011 [read more]
Al Riyadi Amman (Premier League) signed 25-year old Palestinian ex-international center Sani Sakakini (204-100kg-88). Its actually his comeback to Al Riyadi Amman as he played here before. Sakakini played last season at Qingdao Double Star Eagles in Chinese CBA league, which is considered top league in Asia. In 31 games last year he had 10.5ppg, 8.2rpg, 1.3apg and 1.0spg. The list of the past achievements is quite long as his team made it to the Jordanian Cup final in 2009 and 2011. Sakakini was also voted Asia-Basket.com All-Jordanian League 1st Team back in 2010. He represented Palestine at the WABA Club Championships two years ago.
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