Chinese Taipei defeated Qatar 91-69 in their Asian Games clash on Saturday, a result that shifted momentum in Group B with the hosts moving closer to a semi-final spot.
Our prediction had backed the visitors with 66 per cent confidence, but the game unfolded in the opposite direction. Qatar failed to match the pace from the opening tip-off, and by then the visitors were already playing catch-up.
Chinese Taipei kept knocking on the door with their defence, forcing turnovers that led to easy points on the break. The home side ran the show for long stretches, building leads that Qatar could never quite close.
Qatar's recent form offered little comfort. They had lost to Jordan 19-14 on Friday and won narrowly against Iran 59-53 two days earlier, but this was a different level of exposure.
The hosts came from behind against Iran in their previous meeting, showing resilience that carried through here. Their third-place loss earlier in the tournament appeared to have sharpened their focus.
With the result, Chinese Taipei sit second on the table with two wins from three games. Qatar remain third after their second defeat, and the gap between them and the top positions is growing.
The hosts' third win would secure their place in the knockout stages. Qatar now face a must-win situation if they are to keep their semi-final hopes alive.
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