Vahedi Amazed at Iran’s Comeback against Taiwan in FIBA Games
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Sina Vahedi couldn't be any prouder after Iran pulled off a comeback of epic proportions to disappoint Chinese Taipei and bring itself to the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Semi-Finals on Wednesday night.
Team Melli appeared to be on the losing end of a massive upset when its East Asian counterpart led by as many as 21 points, but the crew showed steely resolve in the second half and went on to complete the rally.
It is, by far, the biggest comeback by any team in this year's competition.
"That was a big comeback, you know," Vahedi said after the 78-75 win at the King Abdullah Sports Hall. "We were down like 20 points in the first half. I'm proud of everybody -coaches, players. We deserved that."
Vahedi himself was crucial in the thrilling victory after punching in 21 points.
"Man, I don't know what to say about that because I'm so mad about it. I was on the bench for the whole first half," the 24-year-old guard said, who had already accumulated his average fouls per game in that one stretch.
He went on to pour 19 points in the second half, serving as the squad's stabilizing presence -as always- most especially in the dying seconds when he conspired with Mohammad Amini for the finishing blows.
"I was patient on the bench, thinking about defense, offense, everything. And in the second half, we won the game. I'm so happy about that," expressed Vahedi, who never incurred a foul since coming back.
"I'm so proud of everybody. I'm just so happy about that," he said, adding, "I feel amazing."
