TEHRAN (Tasnim) Iran defeated Malaysia 102-62 in the Qualifications to Quarter-Finals game of the FIBA U-16 Asia Cup 2025 at the M Bank Arena on Thursday.
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Mohammad Pakgohar was the leader of Irans early charge with a 11-point effort in 4/6 field shooting but the more effective contribution was in the 5 boards he pulled off the defensive glass in a total of 6 collections. He went on to finish with 19 points and 7 rebounds.
Alireza Rashidishrugged off a subdued opening quarter and joined the party in the second period accounting for 11 of his game-high 21 points, as Iran kept a vise-like grip on a gnawing opponent.
Lee Yong Xian came off the bench to lead Malaysia with 16 points.
