POSTED BY: Eurobasket News
Elias Rustom
Jordan - Iran 59-82
Iran earned the second position in Amman. They wrapped up their campaign with an easy win over Jordan. Five players scored in double digits for the winners. Behnam Yakhchali (196-SG-95) scored 21 points and grabbed 8 rebounds for the winners. Iran grabbed a 25:15 lead after ten minutes. They extended the margin at 15-point mark at the interval. Iran sank 38 points in the second half and cruised to the victory. Sajjad Mashayekhi (180-PG-94) and Mohammad Jamshidi (199-SF-91) tossed in 14 points each for the visitors. Mahmoud Abdeen (191-PG-87) responded with 17 points for Jordan.
Lebanon - Syria 78-64
Lebanon knocked down Syria to finish the tournament undefeated. Elias Rustom (197-G/F-87) stepped with 26 points and 9 rebounds for the champions. Syria secured a 29:27 halftime lead. But Lebanon shifted the gear in the second half. They unloaded 51 points in the second half to march to a hard-fought victory. Elie Stephan (193-SG-86, college: Alabama So. CC) deposited 12 points for the winners. Hani Adribi (205-C-90) responded with 23 points and 13 rebounds for Syria.
Palestine - Iraq 48-79
Iraq beat Palestine in their final game in Amman and qualified for FIBA Asia Cup later this year. Kevin Galloway (200-PG-88, college: Texas Southern) was pivotal for the winners with 22 points and 7 rebounds. Iraq grabbed a comfortable 46:19 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the win. Ali Hamad (193-F-86) accounted for 11 points for the winners. Jamal Abu-Shamala (196-F/G-87, college: Minnesota) responded with 12 points and 7 rebounds for Palestine.
