Jordan beats Lebanon for Bronze in China and 2010 FIBA World Championship ticket - Aug 16, 2009 (by Eurobasket News)
Jordan beats Lebanon for Bronze in China and 2010 FIBA World Championship ticket - Aug 16, 2009 (by Eurobasket News)
Jordan - Lebanon 80-66Jordan was too strong for Lebanon in the battle for Bronze on AsiaBasket 2009 in China. This victory was very important for Jordan, who except of winning the bronze medal also booked a spot for 2010 FIBA World Championship in Turkey. Lebanon stays with the medal and also failed to qualify forTurkey. Rasheim Wright (194-G-81, college: District of Col.) shined for the winners collecting 28 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Ayman Idais (208-C-78, agency: Court Side) also demonstrated nice performance - 20 points (6 triples), while Osama Daghles (199-G-79, college: Midwestern St.) added 11 points and 5 boards. In Team Lebanon, Jackson Vroman (208-C/F-81, college: Iowa St.) had 18 points and 8 boards. Fadi El Khatib (197-F-79, agency: Pro Management Agency) and Rony Fahed(182-G-81, agency: Pro Management Agency) netted 13 pts each.It was unbelievable beginning of this game. Jordan shined in the first few minutes grabbing quick 10-0 lead, but after that they somehow stopped. Jackson Vroman and his teammates woke up and for the rest of the way in the first quarter created fantastic 0-19 run. Lebanon kept plus 8 in the next few minutes, but then Jordan made a turn 28-27, after triple by Ayman Idais. In following three minutes in the first half Lebanon jumped to 36-28. During the entire third period Jordan had 8-12 points lead and almost the same picture on the court was seen at the beginning of the last quarter. With five minutes remaining Jordan had plus 15 and the game was over for Lebanon.
Jordan: Rasheim Wright 28+5 boards+5 as, Ayman Idais 20, Osama Daghles 11+5 boards
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