The Asian watch: Day 2

August 30, 2010 | Posted by Benjie

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Photo Courtesy: FIBA.com

On the second day of the tournament, China defeated last year’s FIBA-Africa finalist Cote d’Ivoire, 83-73. The three other Asian teams Iran, Jordan and Lebanon succumbed to their respective opponents. Iran dropped to Croatia, 54-75. Jordan, likewise, bowed to Angola 65-79. Angola was formerly handled by Mario Palma, now the head coach of Jordan. A day after upsetting Canada, Lebanon was crushed by France, 59-86 .