Behnam Yakhchali; A Good Sign for Iran’s Future
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s rising star Behnam Yakhchali stole the show in the match against Saudi Arabia in the second window of Asia Cup qualifiers.
Iran defeated its opponent 71-64 at Al-Gharafa Sports Club Multi-Purpose Hall in Doha, Qatar on Saturday.
It took a bit more effort than expected for Iran to claim the win over Saudi Arabia and it was able to do so on the brilliance of play from Yakhchali, fiba.basketball reported.
The 25-year-old has recently been playing professionally in Germany and there was interest in seeing how much he had improved from the experience. The rising star responded with a statement game to keep Iran undefeated in the Qualifiers.
Yakhchali scored half of Iran’s fourth quarter points which helped keep Team Melli up ahead of a tough Saudi Arabia team. His efficiency in scoring (50 percent from the field) and handling the ball (9 assists, 2 turnovers) is a good sign for Iran’s future as it transitions from their golden generation.
