The Iranian national basketball team chalked up its first victory at the 2014 FIBA World Cup when it lined up against Egypt on Wednesday (September 3).
Iran’s Samad Nikkhah Bahrami and Hamed Haddadi were instrumental in the 88-73 win over Egypt.
Iran lost their first three matches at the world event to hosts Spain, and then to Brazil and Serbia.
In their final match in the group stage Iran are to line up against France on Thursday (16:00 GMT).
Iran score first win in the FIBA World Cup
In the FIBA World Cup in Spain Iran defeat Egypt in their fourth game in the tournament.
