Iran into FIBA Asia U-18 Championship semis

Iran advanced into semifinal round of the 22nd FIBA Asia U-18 Championship at Buyant-Ukhaa Arena in Ulan Bator, Mongolia on Friday.

The Iranian team beat Lebanon 85-47 and booked a berth in semifinals. Iran is scheduled to face South Korea on Saturday.

Iran’s Behnam Yakhchali produced 17 points, while Saleh Foroutannik and Mohammad Yousofvand contributed 10 points each for the winners.

Ziad Ali answered with 10 points for Lebanon. Gerard Hadidian and Ali Mezher netted 8 points each in the loss.

The top three teams from each group will advance to the second round of the championship.

The top three teams from the FIBA Asia U-18 Championship will represent FIBA Asia at the 2013 FIBA U-19 World Championship which will be played in Czech Republic from 27 June-7 July 2013.

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