FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers LIVE: Qatar beat India - HIGHLIGHTS
Hosts India no match for Qatar as they continue searching for the first win of the campaign.
Prashanth in action for India. (Photo Credit: @sidbreakball)
Chennai: India welcomed Qatar in the third game of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium on Friday.
India had lost its opening two games against Kazakhstan and Iran, and were in fourth spot in their group going into this fixture.
They need a win here to kickstart their campaign.
But Qatar proved to be too good for India on the night and posted a 69-53 victory over the hosts.
The 2025 Asia Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia, with the top two teams qualifying from the ongoing Qualifiers, along with a play-off round for six best placed third place teams.
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Qatar dominated India across all the quarters.
They were far superior in all segments of the game.
India did execute turnover but they just weren't able to put on their scoring shoes on the night.
India stay winless in the qualifiers and qualification now looks bleak for India.
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Qatar score and earn a point with no time left on the clock.
They miss the free throw though but the buzzer signals the end of the game.
India lose to Qatar!
A fastbreak from India and 2-points via a lay up.
Still 14 points adrift though.
Solid defence from Qatar and a shot clock violation for India.
2:30' left and India left with little time to stage a comeback.
Full court press from India and this opens the door for Qatar to push through and score with ease.
4:34' left in this final quarter and India still 14-points adrift.
India score via a tip in off a rebound and earn a foul.
The free throw goes in and a vital 3-point play from India.
A slick reverse lay up from India and the crowd likes what they saw there.
They just need a lot more of these if they are to catch Qatar.
Defensive fouls from India and Qatar accepts the gift with glee and put away two free throws.
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