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Disastrous Gilas dominated by Tunisia in World Cup classification round
What was expected to be a close affair turned into a disastrous outcome for Gilas Pilipinas as Tunisia walked away with a dominant 86-67 win Friday in the 2019 FIBA World Cup classification phase.
Virtually kissing their Olympic hopes goodbye, the Philippines found no rhythm whatsoever, falling behind by a big margin in the opening quarter and struggling to match the intensity of the reigning African champions.
Gilas Pilipinas FIBA World Cup Classification Round Schedule
After going 0-3 in the 1st round, Gilas Pilipinas will play in the 2019 FIBA World Cup Classification Round in Beijing, China starting September 6, 2019.
Gilas Pilipinas FIBA World Cup Classification Round Schedule
Friday, September 6 – Philippines vs Tunisia, 8pm
Sunday, September 8 – Philippines vs Iran, 8pm
Olympic hopes still alive for Gilas after China gets eliminated
Gilas Pilipinas’ hopes of making the 2020 Tokyo Olympics stayed alive after host China fell to Venezuela, 72-59 in the 2019 FIBA World Cup.
The loss put China at 1-2, therefore failing to advance to the next round. Poland and Venezuela booked tickets to the second round from Group A.
No Asian team made the second round of the World Cup.
Gilas Pilipinas vs Angola FIBA World Cup Highlights
Gilas Pilipinas lost to Angola in overtime in their 3rd game in the 2019 FIBA World Cup in Foshan, China. Andray Blatche with 23 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists and 4 steals while CJ Perez with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists for Philippines.
Watch Gilas Pilipinas vs Angola FIBA World Cup Highlights
CJ Perez on regulation’s last play: ‘I was supposed to drive’
Gilas Pilipinas had a chance to beat Angola during the regulation of an eventual 84-81 loss in the 2019 FIBA World Cup in China when CJ Perez had the ball with about five seconds left.
But to the shock of most fans in China and elsewhere, Perez did not do much with the time remaining, and heaved a three-pointer from way beyond the arc when he realized the time was running out.
Gilas loses OT heart-breaker to Angola, still winless in World Cup
Gilas Pilipinas engaged in a competitive overtime battle but fell ultimately short against Angola, 81-84 as they concluded Group D first round action in the 2019 FIBA World Cup in Foshan, China.
CJ Perez forced extension with a huge triple late in regulation, but it was Angola’s Yanick Moreira and who kept his poise and delivered the win for the African side.
2019 FIBA World Cup Day 5 Game Schedule
Day 5 of the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup on September 4, 2019 happening in Foshan, Beijing, Wuhan and Guangzhou. Gilas Pilipinas will go up against Angola at 3:30pm.
2019 FIBA World Cup Day 5 Game Schedule
Foshan (Foshan International Sports & Cultural Arena)
3:30pm – Angola vs Philippines
7:30pm – Italy vs Serbia
Gilas Pilipinas vs Serbia FIBA World Cup Photo Gallery
Gilas Pilipinas lost to Serbia, 126-67 in their 2nd game of the 2019 FIBA World Cup held in Foshan, China last September 2, 2019. Photos by Glenn Michael Tan