Iran vs Japan FIBA Asia Cup match will be held on July 17, 5:30 PM (Indonesia Time) and 4:00 PM (Indian Time) at Jakarta Arena, Istora Senayan.
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Each team had five victories in a stretch of 10 games. They played a series of friendly games in June of last year. At the same time, Iran was left with the second chronological encounter, which it won 72:67, while Japan won twice, 85:57, and 76:50.
Iran finished second in their World Cup qualification group after falling to Kazakhstan twice. However, during the Asian Cup, the national teams’ trajectories converged. But this time, Iran got back at them, defeating them decisively 96:60. Prior to it, the squad faced Syria and did not have the same advantage, losing 80:67.
Only third in the group behind China and Australia, Japan made it into the World Cup. However, the national team’s makeup has improved by the Asian Cup. It’s very clear that the Toronto Raptors are represented by Watanabe. As a consequence of two significant wins, the squad was able to claim a spot in the playoffs. She therefore defeated Syria first (117:56), then Kazakhstan (100:68).
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Iran vs Japan FIBA Asia Cup match will be held on July 17, 5:30 PM (Indonesia Time) and 4:00 PM (Indian Time) at Jakarta Arena, Istora Senayan. The audience can live stream the match on the YouTube channel. There, you may watch the entire live event. Also, you can watch it live by logging in to Courtside 1891.
Iran: R. Mozafari, M. Yousof, H. Ehaddadi, A. Zangeneh, S. Mashayekhi
Japan: Y. Togashi, Y. Suda, K. Toews, L. Evans, Y. Nishida
