Related Coverage Philippines hard-pressed to win vs QatarisLet's examine the numbers that shaped the match's outcome as we wait for the home game against Qatar this Monday. For a team that was just assembled in a week’s notice, the Filipinos actually mounted a commendable performance against the higher-ranked Iranians. 1 and 2Having only lost once, the Iranians were riding on a five-game win streak before taking on the Philippines at their home turf. 1,083It’s a little over a thousand days since the Filipinos have defeated the Iranians in a basketball game at a global stage. This was during the FIBA Asia Championship in 2015 where the Philippines lost to the mighty China.

Source: Philippine Star September 15, 2018 14:48 UTC