Sharjah 24: The host team, Sharjah Women's Sports Club (SWSC), faced a setback in the basketball competition at the Arab Women Sports Tournament (AWST 2024), losing to the newcomers, Syria's Al Thawra, with a final score of 47-78. The match took place on Saturday at Al-Bataeh Club.
The Sharjah Women's Sports Club missed an opportunity to dominate the game as they ended the first quarter with a 19-17 lead over the Syrian club. However, the Syrian team regained control and secured a convincing victory, dominating the rest of the game until the final whistle.
The opening day of the basketball games also witnessed AWST 2020 champion Al-Fuhais from Jordan dominating the court with unmatched skill and teamwork, maintaining the upper hand throughout most of the match against Kuwait's Al-Fatat club. The Jordanian team emerged victorious with an impressive final score of 95-78, setting the tone for the entire AWST 2024 tournament with their outstanding performance.
After the intense opening game, the crowd was primed for more breathtaking basketball action, which unfolded as the Capital Club from Saudi Arabia squared off against Iraq's Ghaz Al-Shamal SC in a spectacular match. The Saudi team kept the momentum high and dominated the four quarters, ending the game in their favour with a final score of 79-65.
Sunday's schedule
The AWST 2024 continues to heat up, with three more anticipated basketball matches scheduled for tomorrow. Bahraini Al Ahli SC will try to secure a win against Iraqi Ghaz Al-Shamal SC – Iraqi at 11 AM.
Kuwaiti Al-Fatat SC will try to assert their dominance over Al Thawra Basketball Club – Syria at 13:00. The last game for the day will see AWST 2020 champions Al Fuheis face off with Capital Club - Saudi Arabia at 15:00.
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