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17:53, 16-Aug-2017
China Blue beats Syria to enter quarter-finals in 2017 FIBA Asia Cup
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China's Blue Team faced Syria in the FIBA Asia Cup on Tuesday and won the match 81-79.
China's national squad has been split into two teams according to the latest reform plan, and Du Feng's Blue side features mainly youngsters, most of whom have no experience in continental tournaments.
Li Gen in action. /CFP Photo
Li Gen in action. /CFP Photo
Syria finished third in Group A while China stood second in Group B with two wins and one loss so far this campaign.
The PRC have never lost to Syria in their previous encounters. But the Syrians dominated the first half with the help of former CBA player Michael Madanly.
China came from behind when Li Gen scored a team-high 19 points. China went on to win 81-79 and will face Australia in the quarter-finals on Thursday.