POSTED BY: Eurobasket News
Morocco - Yemen 86-66
Excepted victory for the hosts of the 9th Arab Basketball Cup. The winless Yemen had no chance in this game, especially as Morocco desperately needed victory in order to keep the hopes for the second place in Group B alive. Now Morocco has 2-1 record and it is currently No.2. On the other side, Yemen finished the first stage with poor 0-4.
Surprisingly, the first quarter in this match belonged to Yemen, 17-19. Morocco drastically improved after that. They intensified defense stopping Yemen on just 11 points until the half time. At the offensive end they scored 29 for plus 16. At that moment it was clear that the game is over for Yemen. The hosts slowed down after the breather keeping the big lead. Until the end they managed to stretch it even more, to the final plus 20, 86-66.
Today, Morocco will play crucial game for the second place against Kuwait. In case of win, position No.2 will be reserved for them. In case of defeat there is option that Saudi Arabia can make it.
