Smart-Gilas enters finals at Dubai tourney
01/29/2011
MANILA, Philippines – Pilipinas Smart-Gilas made it to the finals of the 22nd Dubai Invitational Open Championship after beating its Syrian opponent with a score of 77-66.
The Syrian team failed to penetrate the strong defense and the good ball rotation offense play of the Filipinos.
The halftime score was at 51-25, in favor of the Philippines.
With the victory, the Philippines will go up against top favorite Team Egypt for the championship Saturday night at the Al Ahli Gym.
Team Egypt first defeated Smart Gilas during the elimination round.
Meanwhile, Filipino fans showed their support for the Philippine team.
Serbian coach Rajko Toroman was pleased with the display of teamwork that the Filipino players showed.
Mac Baracael, JV Casio, Marcus Douthit and team captain Chris Tiu led the team to its victory.
The Philippine team ranked third in last year’s Dubai Invitational Open Championship. Danny Buenafe, ABS-CBN News
The Syrian team failed to penetrate the strong defense and the good ball rotation offense play of the Filipinos.
The halftime score was at 51-25, in favor of the Philippines.
With the victory, the Philippines will go up against top favorite Team Egypt for the championship Saturday night at the Al Ahli Gym.
Team Egypt first defeated Smart Gilas during the elimination round.
Meanwhile, Filipino fans showed their support for the Philippine team.
Serbian coach Rajko Toroman was pleased with the display of teamwork that the Filipino players showed.
Mac Baracael, JV Casio, Marcus Douthit and team captain Chris Tiu led the team to its victory.
The Philippine team ranked third in last year’s Dubai Invitational Open Championship. Danny Buenafe, ABS-CBN News
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