Iran Sweeps Syria to Advance to 2025 FIBA Asia Cup QF
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran defeated Syria 82-43 on Sunday at King Abdullah Sports City to complete a clean sweep of Group B at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025.
Team Melli advanced directly to the Quarter-Finals.
The three-time Asia Cup champion improved to 3-0, setting up a last-eight meeting with the winner of the Chinese Taipei vs. Jordan clash in the Qualification to Quarter-Finals.
Sina Vahedi was once again the steady hand for Iran, producing 19 points, three rebounds, three assists and two steals. But it was Matin Aghajanpour who delivered the knockout blows, erupting for a game-high 24 points on six triples, including a flurry in the third quarter that broke the contest open.
Iran had previously defeated Guam and Japan in the group.
