Watch Online Livestream: FIBA Asia 2013 Quarterfinal - Philippines vs. Kazakhstan, Iran vs. Jordan, China vs. Chinese Taipei, South Korea vs. Qatar
Iran vs. Jordan 3:00 p.m, Chinese Taipei vs. China 5:45 p.m, Philippines vs. Kazakhstan 8:30 p.m, Korea vs. Qatar 10:30 p.m - all Perth time
It's now or never for the remaining teams in the FIBA Asia Championship 2013 as the quarterfinal action is all set to unfold on Friday afternoon at the Mall of Asia Arena in the Philippines.
After a 15-team tournament, it all comes down to just eight squads with host country Philippines, Kazakhstan, Qatar, Chinese Taipei, Iran, Jordan, China, and South Korea all looking to move one step closer towards qualifying in 2014's FIBA World Cup in Spain.
The first quarterfinal match will be a rematch of the scintillating final eight battle between Iran and Jordan two years ago in Wuhan, China. Jordan defeated Iran to end their reign as FIBA Asia Champions in 2011, but the Iranians have been dominant throughout the tourney and they are out to get some payback. Iran-Jordan match will start at 3:00 pm (Perth time).
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In the second quarterfinal offering, China will take on rival Chinese Taipei in a politically-charged match-up at 5:45 pm. China has been shaky in the preliminary round, but the return of Yi Jianlian could help them regain their confidence back, especially against a well-shooting Chinese Taipei team.
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Finally at 8:30 pm, the Philippines will resume its quest for Asian basketball supremacy as they take on Kazakhstan. Marcus Douthit and Ranidel de Ocampo are suffering knee problems, but the Philippines are still the favourite to win against Kazakhstan, whose naturalized point guard Jerry Jones is also dealing with an injury in this matchup.
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Qatar and South Korea will be pitted in the last quarterfinal match on Friday. Qatar is coming off a sensational win over Chinese Taipei and that would sure boost their confidence heading into their duel against an equally talented South Koreans squad. Qatar-Korea quarterfinal showdown will begin at 10:30 pm
Schedule, Results and Live Streaming Information
Iran vs. Jordan 3:00 pm, Chinese Taipei vs. China 5:45 pm, Philippines vs. Kazakhstan 8:30 pm, Korea vs. Qatar 10:30 pm - all Perth time (+8 GMT)
Live Streaming of the FIBA Asia Championships is available on Watch Online Livestream: FIBA Asia Semifinals: Philippines vs South Korea; Iran vs. Chinese Taipei (Preview & Online Streaming Info)
Statistics and running score are available on the tournament's official Web site at FIBA Asia Championships 2013
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