FIBA World Cup 2023 Results: Fierce, Ivory Coast Wins Thin From Iran 71-69

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JAKARTA - The men's basketball team Ivory Coast managed to secure victory after going through a fierce match with Iran. Ivory Coast won with a narrow score of 71-69 in the match which took place at the Indonesia Arena, Senayan, Monday, August 28 evening WIB.

This match was tight with several times creating twin scores of 63-63 and 66-66 at the end of the fourth quarter. However, with a calm appearance, Ivory Coast won.

The results achieved by Ivory Coast cannot be separated from Nisre Zuoua's brilliant performance. He managed to pack 17 points for Ivory Coast.

At the beginning of the first quarter, Ivory Coast was able to show an effective game so that it was able to lead 11-6. Ivory Coast also continued to maintain a brilliant performance and managed to move away in the first quarter with a 20-15 advantage over Iran.

Entering the second quarter, the twin scores were also created at points 20-20. However, Ivory Coast can take the lead at the end of the second quarter via a score of 37-35.

In the third quarter, Ivory Coast seemed to dominate the game. They then hold the 49-41 advantage. Iran can slowly turn things around. Therefore, they are 56-54 ahead in the third quarter.

Continuing to the fourth quarter, the Iranian and Ivory Coast matches went tight after the two teams took turns gaining points. Scores were also series 63-63 and 66-66. However, Ivory Coast can end the match with a win over Iran via a score of 71-69.