Superleague Round 16: Chemidor beat Foolad in a derby game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Tehran: Chemidor (#1) and Foolad (#7). Chemidor (8-1) smashed visiting Foolad (2-7) by 21 points 98-77. Chemidor looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Foolad's players. 24 personal fouls committed by Foolad helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international point guard Hamed Hosseinzadeh (186-87) fired a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 assists for the winners. The former international center Mohammad Yousofvand (207-96, agency: BIG) chipped in 19 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Pooria Khalifeh produced 16 points for lost side. Foolad's coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Chemidor have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-1 record, which they share with Gorgan. Foolad lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the seventh place with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Tehran. Second ranked Mahram faced 4th ranked Raad. Host Mahram (7-1) defeated guests from Mashhad (3-5) 89-74. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international swingman Saeid Davarpanah (190-87, agency: Interperformances) who helped to win the game recording 17 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Elijah Holman contributed with 15 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Adnan Douraghi replied with 21 points and 4 assists for Raad. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Mahram have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 7-1 record behind leader Chemidor. Raad at the other side dropped to the fifth place with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game in Bandar Abbass was also quite interesting. Third ranked Rafsanjan (6-2) played at the court of 8th ranked Sanaye (1-7). Rafsanjan did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 85-68 on Saturday. Rafsanjan maintains third position with 6-2 record having just three points less than leader Chemidor. Sanaye lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

In the last game of round 16 Exxon SC was defeated by Parsa in Mashhad 80-65.

Mahram - Raad 89-74

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Tehran. Second ranked Mahram faced 4th ranked Raad. Host Mahram (7-1) defeated guests from Mashhad (3-5) 89-74. Mahram dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Raad's 38. They outrebounded Raad 49-33 including a 37-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. Mahram players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international swingman Saeid Davarpanah (190-87, agency: Interperformances) who helped to win the game recording 17 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. American power forward Elijah Holman (208-89, college: Detroit) contributed with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Adnan Douraghi replied with 21 points and 4 assists and Eshagh Hatamifar added 12 points and 12 rebounds in the effort for Raad. Four Mahram and five Raad players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Mahram have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 7-1 record behind leader Chemidor. Raad at the other side dropped to the fifth place with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Mahram: S.Davarpanah 17+8reb+5ast, E.Holman 15+14reb, R.Mohammadmehdi 13+4reb+1ast, J.Matin 12+2reb+2ast, S.Alireza 10+7reb+1ast, M.Kamrani 9+3reb+7ast
Raad: D.Adnan 21+3reb+4ast, R.Arian 14+2reb+4ast, M.Talari 12+2reb+1ast, H.Eshagh 12+12reb+3ast, M.Hossien 10+6reb+2ast, D.Mohammadamin 3+5reb+1ast

Chemidor - Foolad 98-77

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Tehran: Chemidor (#1) and Foolad (#7). Chemidor (8-1) smashed visiting Foolad (2-7) by 21 points 98-77. Chemidor looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Foolad's players. 24 personal fouls committed by Foolad helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international point guard Hamed Hosseinzadeh (186-87) fired a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 assists for the winners. The former international center Mohammad Yousofvand (207-96, agency: BIG) chipped in 19 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Five Chemidor players scored in double figures. Pooria Khalifeh produced 16 points and Payam Kiani added 9 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Foolad's coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Chemidor have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-1 record, which they share with Gorgan. Foolad lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the seventh place with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Chemidor: V.Mohammadsina 21+2reb+3ast, M.Yousofvand 19+9reb+2ast, H.Hosseinzadeh 17+2reb+14ast, A.Azari 17+10reb+1ast, N.Rezaeifar 12+2reb+2ast, R.Arghavan 7+4reb
Foolad: K.Pooria 16+4reb+2ast, E.Salmani 11+1reb+1ast, S.Rasoul 10+2reb+3ast, P.Kiani 9+7reb+2ast, K.Moein 9+2reb+1ast, T.Danial 8+2reb

Sanaye - Rafsanjan 68-85

The game in Bandar Abbass was also quite interesting. Third ranked Rafsanjan (6-2) played at the court of 8th ranked Sanaye (1-7). Rafsanjan did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 85-68 on Saturday. Rafsanjan maintains third position with 6-2 record having just three points less than leader Chemidor. Sanaye lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

Parsa - Exxon SC 80-65

Everything could happen in Mashhad at the game between two tied teams. Both fifth ranked Parsa and 6th ranked Exxon SC had identical 3-5 record. This time Parsa used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Teheran 80-65 on Saturday night. Parsa (4-5) moved-up to fourth place. Loser Exxon SC keeps the sixth position with six games lost. They share it with Naft Abadan. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.



Tags : HAMED HOSSEINZADEH, CHEMIDOR TEHRAN, IRANIAN BASKETBALL