Superleague Round 8 (Second Stage): Sanaye lose to Zob Ahan

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game between Top Four teams took place in Bandar Abbass. 4th ranked host Sanaye (4-13) lost to first ranked Zob Ahan (16-2) 92-81. Zob Ahan forced 21 Sanaye turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international Arsalan Kazemi (200-90, college: Oregon, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points, 16 rebounds and 8 assists and the former international point guard Sajjad Mashayekhi (180-94) who added 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Canadian-Nigerian guard Kelvin Amayo (193-92, college: LMU, agency: Slash Sports) responded with 18 points and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Zob Ahan have an impressive 12-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 16-2 record, which they share with Gorgan and Chemidor. Sanaye at the other side keeps the fourth place with 13 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

Sanaye - Zob Ahan 81-92

The game between Top Four teams took place in Bandar Abbass. 4th ranked host Sanaye (4-13) lost to first ranked Zob Ahan (16-2) 92-81. Zob Ahan forced 21 Sanaye turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international Arsalan Kazemi (200-90, college: Oregon, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points, 16 rebounds and 8 assists and the former international point guard Sajjad Mashayekhi (180-94) who added 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Canadian-Nigerian guard Kelvin Amayo (193-92, college: LMU, agency: Slash Sports) responded with 18 points and 4 assists and forward Mohammad Yazdanpanah (201-95) scored 13 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Sanaye players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Zob Ahan have an impressive 12-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 16-2 record, which they share with Gorgan and Chemidor. Sanaye at the other side keeps the fourth place with 13 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Sanaye: D.Mohammadamin 21+1reb+1ast, K.Amayo 18+2reb+4ast, M.Yazdanpanah 13+5reb+5ast, K.Fesenko 10+6reb+3ast, S.Soroodi 7+5reb+4ast, G.Sajjad 6+4reb+1ast
Zob Ahan: F.Aslani 23+1reb+4ast, A.Kazemi 21+16reb+8ast, S.Mashayekhi 19+6reb+5ast, A.Gholizadeh 9+1reb+3ast, M.Reza Akbari 8+8reb+4ast, A.Khalilnejad 6+1reb



Tags : ARSALAN KAZEMI, ZOB AHAN ISFAHAN, IRANIAN BASKETBALL