Iran outscore Russia in Khimky

Russia – Iran 67:70

Iran outscored Russia 70-67 in Khimky in the first friendly game. Both teams scored 15 points each at the start, whilst the hosts enjoyed a 4-point lead at the halftime.
Iran meanwhile replied with a 16-13 rally in the third quarter and closed the game with a 24-20 run.
Sina Vahedi (190-G-2001, agency: Octagon Europe) led the way with 20 points and Mohammad Amini (201-G-2005, agency: BIG) netted 16. Alexandr Shcherbenev (190-G-2000) replied with 16 points, 4 assists and 3 steals for the hosts.