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End of the game
The last quarter ends, Spain wins the game.
4Q | 4:37
Spain is still up on the scoreboard, everything indicates that they will be left with the victory.
4Q | 7:15
Iran loses by 15 points, they have a lot of problems defending and they already have 2 fouls in this quarter.
4Q | 10:00
The last quarter begins, Iran 52-64 Spain.
3Q
The third quarter ends, Spain wins by 9 points, an excellent quarter by Santiago Aldama who has 18 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists.
Great play from Spain
Just like they drew it up. 😅#FIBAWC x #WinForSpain 🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/1TybrRls1V — FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 🏆 (@FIBAWC) August 30, 2023
3Q | 3:58
Santiago Aldama and Juancho Hernangomez lead Spain's offense, they win by 9 points.
3Q | 7:18
Iran managed to reduce the difference, now they only lose by 5 points and seek to get up on the scoreboard.
3Q | 10:00
The third quarter begins, Iran 34-43 Spain.
2Q
The second quarter ends, Spain is winning at halftime by 9 points, an excellent first half by Juancho Hernangomez with 13 points, 1 rebound and 1/2 three-point shots.
2Q | 1:45
Spain win by 8 points and want to achieve a double digit advantage.
2Q | 4:31
Time out of Spain, they lose by 2 points and the coach wants to give his players a break.
2Q | 7:11
Spain started the second quarter very well, playing long positions and attacking the basket.
2Q | 10:00
The second quarter begins, Iran 17-16 Spain.
1Q
The first quarter ends, Iran takes an advantage of 1 point and we must highlight the good first quarter of Mohammad Amini with 6 points and 2 rebounds.
1Q | 2:24
Iran have a lot of problems defending, they allow a lot of offensive rebounds and that has allowed Spain to have second chances to score.
1Q | 4:51
The game is tied, so far there have been many points and either team could lead in the first quarter.
1Q | 7:35
Both teams play very evenly at the beginning of the first quarter, neither dominates and Spain wins by 2 points.
1Q | 10:00
The match starts, Iran wins the jump.
Minutes from start
We are a few minutes away from the game starting and the presentation of the game begins. Both teams are already warmed up and want to win today.
Spain roster
W. Hernangomez, V. Claver, J. Nunez, J. Hernangomez, and S. Llull.
Iran roster
H. Aliakbari, M. Amini, B. Yakhchali, J. Agha Miri, and P. Girgoorian.
Referees
The referee appointment for today's game is as follows:
Team Leader: ZURAPOVIC, Ademir.
Referee: KREJIC, Boris.
Referee: KOZLOVSKIS, Martins.
Commissioner: FORD, Martin.
Battle for victory
A great match between these two teams from Europe and Asia is coming up. Do not take off and below we share the statistics of both teams in the tournament.
Last showdown!
The last time these two teams met was on September 4, 2019 at the FIBA World Cup, in that game Spain won 73-65. That matchup was very even in points and rebounds that we hope will happen again today.
History between both teams
Iran and Spain met on several occasions, in the last 2 matches Spain was victorious. Today will be the third time they meet in an official match.
Arrival Spain
The Spanish team is already in the stadium and they are ready for the game against Iran.
Vaya seis 😍#LaFamilia #SomosEquipo pic.twitter.com/SPuYJpUx8J
— Baloncesto España (@BaloncestoESP) August 30, 2023
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What time is the Iran vs Spain match for FIBA World Cup 2023?
This is the start time of the game Iran vs Spain of August 30th in several countries:
Argentina: 9:30 AM on CourtSide1891.
Bolivia: 8:30 AM on CourtSide1891.
Brazil: 9:30 AM on CourtSide1891.
Chile: 9:30 AM on CourtSide1891.
Colombia: 7:30 AM on CourtSide1891.
Ecuador: 7:30 AM on CourtSide1891.
United States (ET): 9:30 AM on ESPN.
Spain: 3:30 PM on CourtSide1891.
Mexico: 7:30 AM on CourtSide1891 and Bet365.
Paraguay: 7:30 AM on CourtSide1891.
Peru: 6:30 AM on CourtSide1891.
Uruguay: 7:30 AM on CourtSide1891.
Last roster of Spain
The last quintet of Spain:
Willy Hernangomez, Xabi Lopez-Arostegui, Jaime Pradilla, Juan Núñez García and Dario Brizuela.
Last roster of Iran
The last five of Iran:
Behnam Yakhchali, Arsalan Kazemi, Hamed Haddadi, Hasan Aliakbari, and Mohammad Amini.
Iran Players to Watch
You have to watch out for these three players, they are very important to the team and the victory on Wednesday depends on them. First forward Behnam Yakhchali (#8), plays with the Römerstrom Gladiators Trier of the ProA, in the tournament he has managed to average 13 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists. He is the team's top scorer and his offensive presence is very important for Iran. Another player is point guard Arsalan Kazemi (#14) who plays for Zob Ahan and is the team's biggest assister. He averages 5.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3 assists per game. Finally, center Hamed Haddadi (#15) who is the team's top rebounder and averages 9.5 points, 6 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game. He will be very important defensively and we must keep an eye on him.
Iran in the tournament
In the same way as Spain, Iran is in Group G and seeks to advance to the next phase of the tournament in the playoffs. They had a bad start in the FIBA Basketball World Cup, with 0 wins and 2 losses they are in fourth place in the group. Their last game was on August 28, 2023 against the Ivory Coast, where Iran lost 71-69 at the Indonesia Arena, thus earning their second loss in the tournament. They arrive as the least favorites to win the series, but they could surprise and win the game because they are a good team and because of the experience their players have.
Players to watch from Spain
Ex-NBA player Willy Hernangomez (#14), the Spanish former player of the New Orleans Pelicans of the NBA. He has averaged 17.6 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists, making him the team's leading scorer. He is the most important player in Spain and is responsible for leading the team in the final of the tournament. Point guard Juan Núñez García (#24), plays for Ratiopharm Ulm and is the team's biggest assister in the tournament. He is averaging 15.4 points, 2 rebounds and 7.1 assists per game. It will be very important for Spain to win on Wednesday. Finally, the player Juancho Hernangomez (#41), plays with the Denver Nuggets and will be very important to score points. He is the team's third leading scorer and team's third leading rebounder after averaging 11 points, 5 rebounds and 1.1 assists. The three players are considered key to Spain's offensive attack and the responsibility of the team falls on them.
Spain in the tournament
The Spanish basketball team is in Group G with Brazil, Ivory Coast and Iran. They had a good start in the FIBA Basketball World Cup, with 2 wins and 0 losses they are in the first place of the group with 4 points. They seek to reach the grand final of the World Cup and to achieve that they must win the game. Their last game was on August 28, which resulted in a 96-78 victory against Brazil at the Indonesia Arena and thus they got their second victory in the tournament. They arrive as favorites to win the game because of the good team they have and the good moment they are going through.
The stadium
The Indonesia Arena will be the venue for some FIBA World Cup games, it is located in Jakarta, Indonesia. It opened in December 2021 and has a capacity of 16,500 spectators. The gym hosts indoor sporting events like basketball and hockey.
