Superleague Round 18: Kalleh defeat Zob Ahan in the closest game of the week

- January 10, 2023
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The most exciting game of round 18 in the Superleague took place in Amol. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of second-best Zob Ahan (13-5) to third ranked Kalleh (13-5) 75-72 in the game for the second place. It ended at the same time the nine-game winning streak of Zob Ahan. Kalleh moved-up to second place, which they share with defeated Zob Ahan.
Superleague top team - Gorgan (15-2) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed seventh ranked Arak (7-9) 93-58. Gorgan have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 15-2 record. Newly promoted Arak dropped to the eighth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Sanaye.
The game in Kerman was also quite interesting. 5th ranked Mahram (10-7) played at the court of sixth ranked Kerman (9-9). Kerman managed to secure a 7-point victory 98-91 on Monday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Mahram. Kerman maintains sixth position with 9-9 record. Mahram at the other side keeps the fifth place with seven games lost.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 18: Parsa destroyed Raad on the opponent's court 90-55. Naft Abadan managed to outperform Rafsanjan in a home game 74-62. Azarshahr recorded a loss to Sanaye on the road 69-60.



Kalleh - Zob Ahan 75-72

The most exciting game of round 18 in the Superleague took place in Amol. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of second-best Zob Ahan (13-5) to third ranked Kalleh (13-5) 75-72 in the game for the second place. It ended at the same time the nine-game winning streak of Zob Ahan. Kalleh moved-up to second place, which they share with defeated Zob Ahan.
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Kerman - Mahram 98-91

The game in Kerman was also quite interesting. 5th ranked Mahram (10-7) played at the court of sixth ranked Kerman (9-9). Kerman managed to secure a 7-point victory 98-91 on Monday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Mahram. Kerman maintains sixth position with 9-9 record. Mahram at the other side keeps the fifth place with seven games lost.
gschID: 1055765


Arak - Gorgan 58-93

Superleague top team - Gorgan (15-2) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed seventh ranked Arak (7-9) 93-58. Gorgan have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 15-2 record. Newly promoted Arak dropped to the eighth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Sanaye.
gschID: 1055766


Raad - Parsa 55-90

Very expected game in Mashhad where 12th ranked Raad (2-16) was crushed by eighth ranked Parsa (8-9) 90-55 on Monday. Parsa moved-up to seventh place. Raad lost seventh consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 16 games lost.
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Naft Abadan - Rafsanjan 74-62

Very predictable result when fourth ranked Naft Abadan (12-5) defeated at home 10th ranked Rafsanjan (5-13) 74-62 on Monday. Naft Abadan have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 12-5 record. Loser Rafsanjan keeps the tenth place with 13 games lost.
gschID: 1055768


Sanaye - Azarshahr 69-60

Not a big story in a game in Bandar Abbass where 11th ranked Azarshahr (2-14) was defeated by ninth ranked Sanaye (7-9) 69-60 on Monday. Sanaye moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Arak. Azarshahr lost ninth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the eleventh position with 14 games lost.
gschID: 1055769


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