Iran Battles Back to Beat Japan at FIBA U-18 Asian Championship
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Mohammad Amini and Sarem Jafari came through to complete Iran's epic comeback and beat Japan, 68-66, in the last match of the FIBA U-18 Asian Championship 2022 Group Phase, Tuesday night at the Azadi Basketball Hall.
Amini led Iran with 23 points and 6 rebounds, while Jafari chipped in 8 points, 5 rebounds, a steal, and a block.
The trio of Yuto Kawashima, Hiyuu Ozawa, and Akira Jacobs all scored 13 points apiece in the heartbreaking defeat for Japan.
Iran will play South Korea on Wednesday in quarterfinals.