Beirut First, the Lebanese basketball champion, defeated its Iranian guest, Zob Ahan, by 11 points and with a score (73-56), in the match that took place between them on Thursday afternoon at Nihad Nofal Zouk Mikael Complex, in the first round of Group A for the West Asia region, within the Super League. Leigh for Western Asia.
Kenneth Hayes from Beirut First was the best scorer for his team and in the match, with 23 points and added two rebounds and 6 assists.
The Lebanese team will play its next match hosted by the Jordanian Orthodox in Prince Hamzah Hall – Amman) next Thursday.
The group also includes the Syrian Aleppo Federation.
On Wednesday evening, the Beirut Sports Club defeated Gorgan (Iran’s champion) 81-74 in the President’s Hall, Saeb Salam, in Al-Manara.
George Geagea, Al Riyadi coach, admitted that the confrontation was very difficult.
He emphasized that facing the Iranian champion needed good preparation, pointing out that the Lebanese team showed a good level and distinguished performance on all lines.
He added that his team played in a balanced way in terms of attack and defense, offering his great respect to the attack of the Iranian team. Title.
For his part, Karim Zeinoun, the Lebanese sports player, confirmed that his team presented a balanced and good level, thanking the fans for their presence and support in the match.
He stressed that the collective spirit is the first reason for the team’s victory, hoping to achieve victory during the second round against the Iraqi oil team.