Heart-stopping win for Bahrain Over Qatar in Gulf Basketball

TDT | Manama

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Bahrain secured a stunning 77-75 win over Qatar in the Gulf Basketball Championship yesterday. The game delivered an edge-of-your-seat finish that will be remembered for its dramatic conclusion. Qatar initially set the pace with a strong first quarter, leading Bahrain 18-20.

Their aggressive offense and solid defense gave them a slight advantage early on, but the Bahrainis were not to be deterred. Bahrain’s refusal to capitulate was evident throughout the match. As the game progressed, Bahrain’s tactical adjustments began to pay off.

They outscored Qatar in the second quarter 17-20, bringing the halftime score to 38-37 in favor of Qatar. The third quarter saw Bahrain fall slightly behind with a 14-16 scoreline, giving Qatar a slim 54-51 lead going into the final period. The final quarter was a spectacle of intense basketball, with Bahrain pulling ahead 26-17.

The game reached a climax in the dying seconds, with Bahrain managing to pull off a crucial 77-75 victory. The drama unfolded as Bahrain scored with just 0.1 seconds left on the clock. Although 0.5 seconds were added, Qatar couldn’t level the score, sealing Bahrain’s hard-fought win.

Bahrain’s win was helped by their superior free throw accuracy, converting 78.6% of their attempts compared to Qatar’s 57.1%. Bahrain also made 11 free throws while Qatar only managed 4. The game saw Bahrain commit 4 fouls to Qatar’s 6 and use 1 timeout, while Qatar had none.