Gilas Youth Clings to Victory Against Indonesia, Eyes Championship
Source: news.source.manilatimes
The Gilas Pilipinas Youth team secured a hard-fought 77-68 victory over Indonesia in the Seaba Qualifiers, marking their fourth win and maintaining an undefeated record. Despite already qualifying for the FIBA U16 Asia Cup, the intensity of the game suggested a championship was at stake. The game was a close contest until the final minutes, with key performances from Prince Carino, Travis Pascual, and Jolo Pascual leading Gilas to triumph. The team is set to face Malaysia next before a potential gold medal match against Indonesia.
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Gilas Youth secured a 77-68 victory over Indonesia, marking their fourth win in the Seaba Qualifiers.
Both teams were already qualified for the FIBA U16 Asia Cup, yet the game was fiercely contested.
The match was a close contest, with Gilas maintaining a single-digit lead in the closing minutes.
Key contributors for Gilas included Prince Carino, Travis Pascual, and Jolo Pascual.
Indonesia's Benjamin Hernusi scored 23 points, posing a significant challenge.
Gilas will face Malaysia next, with a potential championship game against Indonesia looming.
