Nightmare defeat for China in final
By Chen Xiangfeng | China Daily | Updated: 2009-08-17 07:49
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Iran's center Hamed Haddadi blocks a shot from Chinese forward Yi Jianlian during their title game at the Asian Basketball Championships yesterday in Tianjin. Iran, the defending champions, humiliated the hosts 70-52. It was the first time China had not won the title after reaching the final. Yang Shizhong |
TIANJIN: Reigning champions Iran gave highly-favored China and their home fans a nightmare to remember last night as they demolished the hosts 70-52 in the final of the Asian Basketball Championships in Tianjin.
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