POSTED BY: Eurobasket News
Fawaz Gassas
Saudi Arabia-Sudan 87:64
Saudi Arabia clinch 11th place in Doha as they beat Sudan in their last game. Saudi Arabia needed 87:64 win to finish one step higher at the Al Gharafa Sports Club-Indoor Hall.
Saudi Arabia started with 26-13 and never looked behind after. The opponents however won the second frame 16-15 to reduce to 41:29 at the halftime. The second half belonged to the winners as they added two victories. Saudi Arabia posted 20-17 in the third frame and finished with 26-18 in the last.
Fawaz Gassas (194-F-77) top-scored for the winners with 21 points and 14 rebounds, while Ahmed Samater (198-F/C-80) collected 19 points and 13 rebounds. Fahad Belal (181-G-91) netted 14 and Marzouq Almuwallad (179-PG-92) scored 10. Haman Elkir (G) ended up with 22 points and Kamal Elfadel (F/C) collected 18 points and 10 rebounds in defeat. Sudan finished the tournament on the 12th place.
Saudi Arabia: Fawaz Gassas 21+14 rebs, Ahmed Samater 19+13 rebs, Fahad Belal 14, Marzouq Almuwallad 10
Sudan: Haman Elkir 22, Kamal Elfadel 18+10 rebs
