This loss prevented them from getting any more heartbreaking as they blocked their bid to promote the Division, but there is new hope this year after returning to the semi-finals facing Hong Kong, the Tehran Times reported.
The semi-finals are set for Thursday, September 18th, with the other brackets featuring undefeated India and Indonesia, who previously won the spot with a 77-52 victory over Uzbekistan.
Elina Kazemevini appeared in Iran with 25 points and gained 22 efficiency as he shot 11/18 from the floor, garnering 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 6 steels out of the team’s 27 steel in 28 minutes of action.
Asma Shadrouh scored nine points, while Hasti Khazaei approached a double double with eight points and 13 rebounds. This is because two coach Serve Zarghamyan players contributed at least the points of victory.
Meanwhile, Chin Jo Singh is Malaysia’s only double-digit scorer, crushing hopes of returning to the podium after bringing the bronze home during the 2023 competition.
Young Halimau will instead try to close the campaign strongly when he plays against Uzbekistan on Thursday.
MNA