Iran upset by Iraq at FIBA World Cup Qualifier
Iraq notched the biggest upset of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 Qualifiers so far after shocking Iran, 74-66, at the Prince Hamza Arena on Friday. Naturalized player Demario Mayfield torched Iran for 24 points to go along with 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals in a scintillating display of skill. Hassan Abdullah and Ali Ismael also impressed for coach Mustafa Derin, tossing in 15 and 11 points respectively. Iraq and Iran battled in a nip-and-tuck affair all throughout until the Iraqis used a late fourth quarter run to pull away for ...
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