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BEIRUT, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- China edged Iraq 61-60 to tip off Sunday's final Group Phase action in the FIBA Asia Cup held here.
With Iraq leading by 9 with just over four minutes remaining, the upset of the tournament appeared to be on, but China refused to go down without a fight.
Guo Ailun stood out at the moment and scored 10 of his 19 points in the final three minutes to see China through.
Han Dejun was the only other player in double figures for China with 11.
In another game played today, the Philippines topped Group B with a 80-74 win over Qatar.
Meanwhile Iran topped Group A with a win over Jordan 83-71, and Syria beat India 87-78. Enditem
