Superleague Round 10: Rafsanjan hand first loss to Mahram

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was the first loss of Mahram (4-1) on the court of top-ranked Rafsanjan on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by Rafsanjan 67-62. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Mahram. 24 personal fouls committed by Mahram helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Yaghoub Shalooshi who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds. Majid Rahimian contributed with 15 points for the winners. International Mohammad Hassanzadeh (203-90) replied with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 17 rebounds for Mahram. Rafsanjan (1-0) left bottom position moving up to sixth place. Mahram at the other side keeps the second position with one game lost. They share it with Zob Ahan. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Raad (2-3) against eighth ranked Sanaye (1-3) on Sunday night. Visiting Raad was defeated by Sanaye in a tough game in Bandar Abbass 64-68. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Raad. Ukrainian center Kyrylo Fesenko (215-86, agency: BIG) had a double-double by scoring 14 points, 22 rebounds and 5 blocks to lead the charge for the winners and Ali Jamshidi chipped in 18 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Adnan Douraghi responded with 19 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Raad's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Sanaye left bottom position moving up to seventh place. Raad at the other side keeps the third position with three games lost. They share it with Foolad and Kouchin. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Foolad (2-3) against eighth ranked Exxon SC (2-4) on Monday night. Visiting Foolad was defeated by Exxon SC in a tough game in Teheran 62-66. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Foolad. Amirhossein Rezaeifar notched 9 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort. Even 16 points and 5 steals by Payam Kiani did not help to save the game for Foolad. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Exxon SC moved-up to fifth place. Newly promoted Foolad keeps the third position with three games lost. They share it with Raad and Kouchin. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

In the last game of round 10 Chemidor beat Parsa on the road 91-79.

Rafsanjan - Mahram 67-62

The most surprising game was the first loss of Mahram (4-1) on the court of top-ranked Rafsanjan on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by Rafsanjan 67-62. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Mahram. 24 personal fouls committed by Mahram helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Yaghoub Shalooshi who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds. Majid Rahimian contributed with 15 points for the winners. Four Rafsanjan players scored in double figures. International Mohammad Hassanzadeh (203-90) replied with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 17 rebounds and Piter Girgurian added 7 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Mahram. Rafsanjan (1-0) left bottom position moving up to sixth place. Mahram at the other side keeps the second position with one game lost. They share it with Zob Ahan. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Rafsanjan: S.Yaghoub 16+12reb+1ast, R.Majid 15+4reb+3ast, V.Eslami 11+1reb+3ast, M.Khaleghifard 10+6reb+2ast, H.Mohamad 7+4reb+4ast, B.Mohammadmehdi 4+4reb+2ast
Mahram: M.Hassanzadeh 19+17reb+3ast, S.Ali 12+2reb+2ast, S.Davarpanah 10+3reb+1ast, M.Kamrani 8+5reb+1ast, G.Piter 7+8reb+3ast, J.Matin 4+4reb+2ast

Sanaye - Raad 68-64

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Raad (2-3) against eighth ranked Sanaye (1-3) on Sunday night. Visiting Raad was defeated by Sanaye in a tough game in Bandar Abbass 64-68. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Raad. They outrebounded Raad 58-35 including a 23-12 advantage in offensive rebounds. Sanaye brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. Raad was plagued by 32 personal fouls down the stretch. Ukrainian center Kyrylo Fesenko (215-86, agency: BIG) had a double-double by scoring 14 points, 22 rebounds and 5 blocks to lead the charge for the winners and the former international swingman Ali Jamshidi (196-85) chipped in 18 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Adnan Douraghi responded with 19 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and Eshagh Hatamifar scored 10 points and 5 rebounds. Raad's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Sanaye left bottom position moving up to seventh place. Raad at the other side keeps the third position with three games lost. They share it with Foolad and Kouchin. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Sanaye: A.Jamshidi 18+11reb+3ast, S.Soroodi 15+4reb+2ast, K.Fesenko 14+22reb+1ast, M.Yazdanpanah 9+5reb+1ast, D.Mohammadamin 7+8reb+3ast, G.Sajjad 2+4reb
Raad: D.Adnan 19+8reb+5ast, R.Arian 13+2reb, H.Eshagh 10+5reb+1ast, M.Vaez 5+1reb, D.Mohammadamin 5+3reb, A.Rineh 4+7reb

Parsa - Chemidor 79-91

No shocking result in a game when top-ranked Chemidor (5-0) beat 7th ranked Parsa (1-4) in Mashhad 91-79 on Monday. They outrebounded Parsa 42-29 including 27 on the defensive glass. The former international center Salar Monji (203-97, agency: BIG) notched a double-double by scoring 13 points and 16 rebounds to lead the effort and American forward Dion Wright (201-93, college: St.Bonaventure, agency: BIG) supported him with 18 points and 6 rebounds. Chemidor's coach Mehran Shahintab used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 25 points and 5 assists by Serbian guard Luka Andjusic (197-94, college: California, PA) did not help to save the game for Parsa. The former international forward Navid Khajezadeh (196-96) added 18 points for lost side. Five Chemidor and four Parsa players scored in double figures. Chemidor have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-0 record. Parsa lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with four games lost. They share the position with Naft Abadan. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Chemidor: D.Wright 18+6reb, H.Hosseinzadeh 16+2reb+2ast, N.Rezaeifar 15+2reb+2ast, V.Mohammadsina 13+3reb+1ast, S.Monji 13+16reb+1ast, R.Derghokasian 5+1reb+2ast
Parsa: L.Andjusic 25+2reb+5ast, N.Khajezadeh 18+4reb+2ast, T.Morteza 11+8reb+4ast, B.Starr 10+3reb+3ast, S.Majid 6+4reb, E.Sajjad 6+5reb+3ast

Exxon SC - Foolad 66-62

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Foolad (2-3) against eighth ranked Exxon SC (2-4) on Monday night. Visiting Foolad was defeated by Exxon SC in a tough game in Teheran 62-66. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Foolad. Exxon SC forced 23 Foolad turnovers. Forward Amirhossein Rezaeifar (196-0) notched 9 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and American point guard Corin Henry (185-88, college: Tarleton St., agency: BIG) supported him with 15 points and 4 assists. Even 16 points and 5 steals by Payam Kiani did not help to save the game for Foolad. The former international guard Emad Salmani (188-90) added 10 points for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Exxon SC moved-up to fifth place. Newly promoted Foolad keeps the third position with three games lost. They share it with Raad and Kouchin. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Exxon SC: K.Ali 16+4reb, C.Henry 15+2reb+4ast, A.Behshad 13+2reb+4ast, M.Hoseinpour 9+4reb, A.Rezaeifar 9+12reb+5ast, M.Morozov 3+3reb
Foolad: P.Kiani 16+4reb+1ast, E.Salmani 10+3reb+2ast, S.Rasoul 9+5reb+1ast, S.Zadourian 7+3reb+5ast, M.Amirhosein 5+5reb+3ast, T.Danial 4+1reb



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