Hong Kong U21 ekes out a close win over Pilipinas U21 via overtime, 90-81 (74594)Beirut, Lebanon -- Pilipinas U21 was leading in the first three quarters, and then Hong Kong U21 mounted a furious comeback, and even forced an overtime. Indeed, these extra minutes were just what the doctor ordered as Hong Kong U21 gets the W over Pilipinas U21, 90-81.
Lui Bo Yi powers his way through the Philippine defense as he scored 32 points and added 10 rebounds and 3 steals, while
Yeung Yuk Kin backs him up with 16 points and 6 rebounds.
Pilipinas U21 suffers its first loss in the tournament and will now have a 0-1 record to start the second round.
Clodualdo Salinel scored 25 points and added 7 rebounds and 4 steals.
Luis Pacifico Castromayor ended the game with 16 points and hauled 12 rebounds for a double-double. Both
Salinel and
Castromayor paced the team at the start as they scored 20 of the 22 first quarter points of Pilipinas U21.
Hong Kong U21's defense forced Pilipinas U21 to a measly 29.9% field goal percentage. "Credits to Hong Kong's wall-like defense, especially in the second half and overtime", Coach Leo told the reporters after the game. "Told my guys in the locker room, it's a disappointing loss, but we're keeping our heads up. Grow and improve from this experience and focus on the next game."
Points Leaders:
Clodualdo Salinel - 25 points
Luis Pacifico Castromayor - 16 points
Alexander Justin Daa - 11 points
Rebounds Leaders:
Emelito Pabillare - 13 rebounds
Luis Pacifico Castromayor - 12 rebounds
Allan Camilo Onganon - 11 rebounds
Xavier Lena - 11 rebounds
Assists Leaders:
Alexander Justin Daa - 4 assists
David Castaños - 3 assists
Emelito Pabillare - 3 assists
Monching Cornista - 3 assists
Next week, May 13, our team will be up against Malaysia U21, same time as before, 11:00pm Philippines time. Please continue to support the team.
Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!
- Leo