Lebanon beat Jordan to reach 2022 FIBA Asia Cup final

RIYADH: Lebanon’s basketball team on Saturday defeated Jordan 86-85 in a dramatic match to reach the final of the 2022 FIBA Asia Cup, where they will face Australia in Jakarta.

It is the first time that Lebanon has reached the final of this competition since 2007, according to FIBA.

The two Arab countries have faced off eight times, with each side winning four matches, including Jordan’s win in the bronze medal match in 2009.