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Aguilar, Blatche, Castro release statements about Gilas vs Australia Incident

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Gilas Pilipinas players Japeth Aguilar, Andray Blatche and Jayson Castro posted statements in their respective Instagram accounts related to the Gilas Pilipinas vs Australia incident.

Blatche said “Sorry to my Filipino family Australia my family back home and my son”, while Japeth was also apologetic to what happened against Australia. Castro also said “Gusto ko maging mabuting halimbawa sa mga bata, lalong lalo na sa mga anak ko at sisikapin kong hindi na maulit pa ang nangyari kagabi:

Official Statement of SBP regarding Gilas vs Australia Incident

Statement of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas on the Incident During the Philippines vs Australia Game

The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) apologizes to Filipino basketball fans and to the basketball community for the incident that occurred during last night’s game. As hosts, we regret having breached the bounds of traditional Filipino hospitality. As the national team representing flag and country, we likewise extend our apologies to the Filipino people.

9 Gilas Players, 4 Australians ejected in FIBA Qualifiers Game

Roger Pogoy, Calvin Abueva, Terrence Romeo, Carl Bryan Cruz, Jayson Castro, Troy Rosario, Japeth Aguilar, Matthew Wright and Andray Blatche were ejected in the Gilas Pilipinas vs Australia game at the Philippine Arena in the 3rd window of the 2019 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers.

Gilas Pilipinas vs Australia Full Game Replay Video

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Gilas Pilipinas lost to Australia by 16 points on the road in Window 2 of the 2019 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers last February 22, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia.

Watch Gilas Pilipinas vs Australia Full Game Replay Video