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Congrats on Lebanon's 3-0 second round so far. Big win against Taiwan and Australia but Lebanon has been phenomenal in the last 2 Asia Championship, so it's not surprising the team is competitive. This is Lebanon's Golden Generation.

Next week's win should secure your team's place in the semis. I believe your first-round losses against HK and Pakistan were more of a product of you trying to get to know the team.

We look forward to our match up in two weeks.

Cheers!

Taiwan Stages Second-Half Comeback to Defeat Pilipinas, 85-80

Taiwan pulled off a gritty second-half rally to edge Pilipinas, 85-80, in a tightly contested matchup that went down to the final quarter.

Pilipinas came out strong, seizing a 21-18 lead after the first quarter and maintaining control at halftime with a 39-28 advantage. Their defense limited Taiwan’s rhythm early, while balanced scoring kept them in front.

However, the tide shifted after the break. Taiwan surged in the third quarter, outscoring Pilipinas 23-13 to seize momentum and head into the final frame trailing only by 1. Despite Pilipinas’ late push, including a 28-point fourth quarter, Taiwan matched their intensity and sealed the win behind a high-powered offensive finish.

Pilipinas’ backcourt led the charge, with Jiffrey Sumalapao putting up 19pts, 5rebs & 5asts, while Benson Villarivera added 20pts & 5rebs. Melecio Sidad contributed 15pts & 6rebs, while bigman tandem Dave Lemoncito and Fortunato Arcega combined for 25rebs & 6asts.

Next week will be the last game before the semifinals. We will be playing against the undefeated Lebanon team looking to complete the round sweep. We can still top Pool D if we manage to beat them next week.

Muli kong inaasahan ang magandang GS sa lahat ng ating players sa susunod na linggo.

Maraming salamat sa lahat nang patuloy na sumusuporta. Laban Pilipinas!

Points:
Villarivera 20pts
Sumalapao 19pts
Sidad 15pts

Rebounds:
Lemoncito 15rebs
Arcega 10rebs
Querubin 7rebs

Assists:
Sumalapao 5asts
Sidad 3asts
Lemoncito 3asts
Arcega 3asts

2nd half surge from Pilipinas breaks the halftime deadlock, 77-57
Calbayog City, Attendance: 24,683

Playing with more effort, the Philippines delivered a commanding second-half performance to claim a 77–57 victory over Lebanon, overcoming a sluggish start with relentless defense and balanced scoring.

After a tight first half that ended 28–28, the Filipinos exploded for 49 points in the final two quarters, suffocating Lebanon with defensive intensity. The Philippines outscored their opponents 49–29 in the second half, pulling away for a decisive 20-point win in front of a raucous Calbayog City crowd.

Every Filipino player who saw minutes contributed to the win, with eight players scoring at least four points. Coach’s emphasis on hustle and rebounding paid off as the team’s energy level noticeably surpassed Lebanon’s in the final stretch.

Sa biyernes, after the training update, we will be facing China sa Semifinals ng Asia Championship. It will be played in a neutral arena kahit na tayo ang nakalagay na homecourt. I know most teams are already on vacation pero sana ay maganda pa rin ang GS ng ating mga bata.

Maraming salamat sa lahat ng patuloy na sumusuporta. Laban Pilipinas!

Points:
Villarivera 16pts
Moleno 13pts
Fulgencio 12pts

Rebounds:
Moleno 14rebs
Arcega 13rebs
Marquese 8rebs

Assists:
Querubin 4asts
Lemoncito 2asts

Last edited by Mad-Rad at 10/7/2025 1:05:11 PM