Sun Minghui (R) of China goes for a lay-up during a quarter-final match between Lebanon and China of the FIBA Asia Cup 2022 in Jakarta, Indonesia, July 20, 2022. (Xinhua/Zulkarnain)
JAKARTA, July 20 (Xinhua) -- China was eliminated from the FIBA Asia Cup after losing to Lebanon 72-69 in the quarterfinal here on Wednesday evening.
Zhou Qi scored a team-high 22 points for China and grabbed 21 rebounds, and both Xu Jie and Gu Quan added nine.
On Lebanon's side, guard Wael Arakji had a game-high 32 points, while Jonathan Arledge pocketed a double-double of 16 points and 11 rebounds.
In the semifinals, Lebanon will face Jordan who ousted Iran in the quarterfinals. ■
Xu Jie of China celebrates a three point shot during a quarter-final match between Lebanon and China of the FIBA Asia Cup 2022 in Jakarta, Indonesia, July 20, 2022. (Xinhua/Zulkarnain)
Xu Jie (L) of China goes for a lay-up during a quarter-final match between Lebanon and China of the FIBA Asia Cup 2022 in Jakarta, Indonesia, July 20, 2022. (Xinhua/Zulkarnain)
Sun Minghui (3rd L) of China claps hands with teammates during a quarter-final match between Lebanon and China of the FIBA Asia Cup 2022 in Jakarta, Indonesia, July 20, 2022. (Xinhua/Zulkarnain)
Zhou Qi (2nd R) of China competes during a quarter-final match between Lebanon and China of the FIBA Asia Cup 2022 in Jakarta, Indonesia, July 20, 2022. (Xinhua/Zulkarnain)
Sun Minghui (3rd L) of China lays the ball up during a quarter-final match between Lebanon and China of the FIBA Asia Cup 2022 in Jakarta, Indonesia, July 20, 2022. (Xinhua/Zulkarnain)
Zhou Qi (1st R) and Sun Minghui (2nd R) of China fight for a rebound during the quarter-final match against Lebanon of the FIBA Asia Cup 2022 in Jakarta, Indonesia, July 20, 2022. (Xinhua/Zulkarnain)
Sun Minghui (2nd L) of China goes for a lay-up during a quarter-final match between Lebanon and China of the FIBA Asia Cup 2022 in Jakarta, Indonesia, July 20, 2022. (Xinhua/Zulkarnain)
