6 SEPTEMBER 2, 2015 Iran Beats Japan Iran Ranks 7th in in William Jones FIVB U23 World Cup in China TAIPEI (IRNA) - Iranian na- Tuesday. tional basketball team managed to The 2015 William Jones Cup Champs defeat Japan 78-57 in the 2015 Wil- kicked off on August 29 and will liam Jones Cup held at the Xinch- finish on September 6. a battling Turkey to win a thrilling uang Gymnasium, New Taipei City. The 2015 FIBA Asia Champi- 3-1 (26-24, 16-25, 25-18, 26-24) So far the Iranian squad has onship will be held at Changsha, encounter on their path to grab the 2015 Men’s U23 World Champi- earned its third victory in a row China, from September 23 to Oc- onship title. Russia continued age in the competition. tober 3. group run of success at all catego- The Iranian national basketball William Jones Cup is an inter- ries and put their name on this title team has already defeated South national basketball tournament for the first time in its second edi- Korea and Chinese Taipei B in held annually in Taipei. It was tion. the competition. named after Renato William Italy captured the bronze medal fol- lowing their exciting win over Cuba Preparing for the 2015 FIBA Jones, a basketball performer 3-1 (25-22, 18-25, 25-23, 25-21). Asia Championship, the Iranian and one of the founders of the Iran achieved seventh place in FIVB squad is scheduled to face New International Basketball Federa- Men’s U23 World Championship af- Zealand’s Wellington Saints on tion (FIBA). ter defeating Korea 3-1 (25-23, 25-20, 17-25, 25-15). Iran’s Pourya Fayazi Damnabi scored 16 points for win- ning team. Jiseok Jung’s 21 points Nishikori, Last Year’s performance was not enough for Ko- rea to avoid defeat. Runner-up, Upset by Final standings: 1) Russia Paire at US Open 2) Turkey 3) Italy NEW YORK (China Daily )- A “It’s not like if I play against 4) Cuba year after his run all the way to his Roger Federer,” Paire said, ex- 5) Brazil first Grand Slam final, Kei Nishi- plaining he knew he could get 6) Argentina kori’s stay at the US Open lasted something going against Ni- 7) Iran only a few hours. shikori’s serve. “Against Kei, I 8) Korea The fourth-seeded Nishikori know I can play.” Iran coach Peyman Akbari 9) Egypt had two match points in the Nishikori had withdrawn from ABUDHABI (MNA) – In the fi- 7th while Russia claimed the after at Al Nasr Hall in Dubai on Monday. 9) Tunisia fourth-set tiebreaker against the hard-court warmup at Cin- nal standings of the 2015 Men’s U23 they beat the struggling Turkish team In the final match of the compe- 11) Mexico World Championship Iran ranked 3-1 in the final of the competition held titions on Monday Russia held off 12) United Arab Emirates Iran Should Defeat Guam in World Cup Qualifier TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian na- since there are no days scheduled World Cup in Portugal. I have never Chile and Sweden; however I think tional football team head coach Car- for the friendlies. We have a tough seen a team like Iran beach soc- he deserves more respect for what los Queiroz said Team Melli has no job ahead of us but we will do our cer team who can be success with he has achieved in the international choice but to defeat Guam in the 2018 best. Iran football team needs pre- insufficient facilities. I watched level.” FIFA World Cup Russia and 2019 paratory matches and the football Iran, Brazil match in Portugal and I “Nekounam had to announce AFC Asian Cup the UAE. officials must take it serious. We wanted from the bottom of my heart his retirement in Sweden friendly In an exclusive interview with need experience but how are you to win the match,” the Portuguese match. I am sorry I could not take Tasnim news agency, Queiroz said advantage of my personal relations to win a place at the 2018 World to arrange a glorious ceremony. I Cup is difficult, but not impossible. am sure if I had told the Swedish “To defeat Guam is so important federation that the Iranian football for us since we have no enough captain with 152 caps was going time in the first round of the 2018 to hang his shoes, they would have FIFA World Cup. Without a doubt, arranged a good match for him. I the other teams in Group D will lose also thought Nakounam would points due to long trip. I am sure join Iran’s staff after his retire- it will happen. We will play Guam ment but I don’t know what hap- Kei Nishikori of Japan returns a shot to Benoit Paire (not pictured) of France on day one of the 2015 US in New York at home and must defeat them,” he pened.” 41st-ranked Benoit Paire, but the cinnati, citing a hip injury, but he said. As regards possible friendly Frenchman saved both of them said Monday he was fine physi- “Now, we have several young matches against Germany and then took control in the fifth for cally. Still, he looked sluggish players in our team. More than the Netherlands, he said, “I know a 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 7-6 (6), 6-4 vic- late in the match, which lasted 50 percent of the team consists of Kafashian has said he will travel tory Monday. 3 hours, 14 minutes on a steamy young players and the players are to Germany and the Netherlands It was the first win of his career day. inexperienced. It’s an important Carlos Queiroz to arrange some friendly matches against an opponent ranked in “He was very aggressive, so moment for us since to book a place going to gain it if you don’t have coach added. with the teams but I don’t know the top five. there was many rallies and it was in the World Cup is not playing with friendly games? This is a cat and Asked about Javad Nekounam when it will happen since we have “When I saw the draw against tough to get rhythm,” Nishikori kids at the backyard.” mouse game and is very difficult to who retired from international duty no free time. If we cannot organize Kei, I said, ‘Bad luck,’” Paire re- said. “He hits a lot of drop shots “It’s not time we teach our young deal with,” he underscored. four months ago, Queiroz said, “It’s the big friendly matches, I will called. and good serves.” players the new lessons. They “I praise Mr. Kafashian (head of hard for me to talk about these kinds go to France to arrange warm-up But then he reminded himself Last year at Flushing Meadows, should show their best performanc- Iran Football Federation) due to his of things. I think Nekounam’s deci- matches with French clubs. Also, he had been competitive in two Nishikori became the first man es in the World Cup qualifiers,” efforts for beach soccer, futsal and sion was made at the right time be- we can meet with Italian, Span- previous losses to the Japanese from Asia to reach a major final, Queiroz noted. women football teams. I had oppor- cause he announced his retirement ish, South African and Portuguese star. where he lost to Marin Cilic. “We cannot play friendly matches tunity to attend the Beach Soccer after two friendly matches against teams.” Socceroos Cancel Fan Appearance Amid Deepening Pay Dispute CANBERRA (Xinhua) -- Aus- match day requirements, fan en- A statement from the PFA said “In addition to confirming their namely commercial activities and “This action by the PFA will tralia’s national football team has gagement activities, along with the action was a result of the ex- participation in World Cup quali- appearances on behalf of FFA.” deny many people a rare oppor- shocked fans on Tuesday by cancel- other “related activity” would not piry of the players’ Collective fiers, the players also resolved “In an environment where their tunity to see Socceroo players in ing a public appearance, as a pay go ahead. Bargaining Agreement (CBA), to participate in community, me- rights are being attacked, the play- Perth,” the FFA chief said in a dispute with the nation’s chief foot- The Socceroos play a World Cup and Football Federation Austra- dia and charitable work whilst in ers are unwilling to continue to un- statement. ball body continues to escalate. Qualifier in Perth on Thursday, but lia’s (FFA) decision to terminate camp,” the PFA statement read. dertake commercial appearances.” “We deeply regret that many The Professional Footballer’s hastily canceled a public appear- the Memorandum of Understand- “However, in the absence of a The head of Australia’s football people will be left disappointed.” Association (PFA) said that while ance that was set to occur at a major ing between the PFA and the FFA CBA, the players have elected not body, David Gallop, apologized The Socceroos take on Bangla- the team would be fulfilling its shopping center on Tuesday. last month. to perform any additional work, to fans on Tuesday for the actions. desh in Perth on Thursday night.