Angolan Point Guard Yannick Moreira did not play a significant number of minutes in the second half of his nation’s 77-73 win over Cameroon in the FIBA 2019 World Cup qualifiers.
The Guard was ejected in the early minutes of the third quarter after wiping his face with Cameroon Head Coach Lazare Adingono’s towel.
Moreira was on a good run prior to the ejection registering 13 points and nine rebounds but missed the tough battle later on in the game.
Veteran Guard Carlos Morais came through for Angola in the final minutes of the game as Cameroon threatened to clinch the game’s win.
His three pointer with 46 seconds remaining handed Angola the game’s lead and win; Morais did not play for Angola is the last round of qualifiers.
The win keeps Angola in second place and on track to book a spot in China next year for the World Cup. Group E leaders Tunisia beat Morocco 89-51.
Tunisia and Group F leaders Nigeria have qualified to the 2019 World Cup.
By Yaw Adjei-Mintah
@YawMintYM on Twitter
