Despite losing posture, Indonesia national team led, Xavier Prawiro, direct plug position offense. In the first five minutes, Indonesia had the lead 11-8 with a three-shot from Xaverius and Kaleb Ramot Gemilang. Palestinians turn to attack and winning 22-20, at the end of the first quarter.
In the second quarter, the orphanage team Tjetjep Firmansyah increasingly confident with the influx of national team mainstay shooter, Prastawa Andakara. Indonesia national team gaining more points from its score three shots. But, the second quarter closes back by Palestinians winning with 39-36.
Entering the quarters three and four, Indonesia got a problem because three members of the team, namely Christian Ronaldo, Galank Gunawan, Adhi Pratama, and got the foul trouble. It is used by the Palestinians to got more points from under the ring. Indonesia also lost to thin from Palestine by a score of 66-68.
In this match, Prastawa became the largest hitting number, i.e. 25 points.
The next men’s national team will be against Saudi Arabia, Monday (2013/9/16). While the women’s national team’s will compete on Tuesday (2013/9/17), against Egypt.
The results of the first day of the basketball game the ISG:
1. Turki vs Arab Saudi (Men): 76-68
2. Indonesia vs Qatar (Women): 88-45
3. Indonesia vs Palestina (Men): 66-68
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