Shahrdari defeated the Iraqi side 110-69 in Group in Group B Wednesday night.

Mohammad Jamshidi led the Iranian team with 31 points and Antwaine Wiggins scored 29 points for Al Naft.

Shahrdari Gorgan had lost to Lebanese team Al Riyadi 81-74 in Beirut in its opening match and defeated Syrian basketball team Al Karamah 83-78 in the second match.

“At the beginning of WASL, we didn't prepare very well. But as the time goes on, we become better and better,” Hatami said.

“I'm very happy because everybody did their job very well, everybody took responsibility. They played together and really played as a team,” he added.