Asian Games 2018 - Handball Results Day 3

The fourth match of the day saw Chinese Taipei (8) playing against Iraq. Iraq provided the upset of the day by winning 37-30 (17-14 at the break). The physical prowess of the Iraqian team overcame their speedy rivals.

Abdlkan Ali Adnan Chyad of Iraq scored 10 goals today and Chao Hsienchang of Taipei scored 8 goals.

Iraq converted 37/47 attempts on target to finish with 79% shot efficiency.

Abdlkan Ali Adnan Chyadtop scored with 10 goals (Image courtesy: AFP services -Baku 2017)

The final match of the day saw Bahrain (3) taking on India. Bahrain enjoyed 7 fast break goals and ran away to an 18-11 scoreline at the interval. India played well in patches but eventually lost to the experienced Bahrain team 32-25.

Ahmed Mohamed (BAH) scored 6 goals, Ahlawat Deepak from India scored 6 goals. Though India had 3 fast break goals, Bahrain had 9 to their credit.

India next plays Iraq, which would decide if we finish in the top 8 or not. The Indian team is bound to improve if they are exposed to more tournaments abroad. Also, the Indian team was missing a Physiotherapist, when one of the players got injured and the coach had to rush towards his aid before the medical representatives got to him. It is high time that the Sports Ministry and IOA ensure they send qualified support staffs with all the sports teams to ensure that the athletes are taken care of properly.

Can Bahrain stop Qatar from getting Gold (Image Courtesy: Ahram Online)