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Joining Australia as early quarterfinal entrants in the FIBA Asia Cup are Iran, China, and New Zealand
MANILA, Philippines – Australia awaits the winner between Gilas Pilipinas and Australia as it earned an outright spot in the FIBA Asia Cup quarterfinals.
Seeking a third straight crown, the Boomers preserved their perfect Asia Cup record by sweeping Group A, demolishing South Korea, Lebanon, and Qatar by an average winning margin of 25.7 points.
Joining Australia as early quarterfinal entrants are Iran, China, and New Zealand, which also went unbeaten in the group stage.
Three-time champion Iran topped Group B that included Japan, Guam, and Syria, while 16-time titlist China beat Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and India for a flawless Group C run.
New Zealand, which finished third in the previous edition, flexed its might in Group D, toppling the Philippines, Chinese Taipei, and Iraq.
Only the No. 1 teams from each of the four groups advanced directly to the last eight, with the No. 2 and 3 squads fighting for their tournament lives in the qualification to the quarterfinals.
The Philippines finished third in Group D and will face Group C second placer Saudi Arabia at 12 am on Tuesday, August 12 (Manila time).
Should the Filipinos win, they are up for a daunting challenge against the Aussies, who won the last two Asia Cup editions without dropping a game.
The other pairings for the qualification to the quarterfinals pit Group B No. 2 Japan against Group A No. 3 Lebanon; Group A No. 2 Korea against Group B No. 3 Guam; and Group D No. 2 Chinese Taipei against Group C No. 3 Jordan.
Qatar, Syria, India, and Iraq all got eliminated with identical 0-3 cards. – Rappler.com
