In a uncommon upset, world no. 157 Cambodia toppled no. 40 Philippines, 79-68, in Thursday’s preliminary recreation within the males’s basketball occasion of the thirty second Southeast Asian Games in Phnom Penh.
But for this version of the biennial meet, Cambodia fielded a roster strengthened by a number of naturalized gamers for the occasion.
As the Gilas Pilipinas nationwide workforce fell to the locals, Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas chairman emeritus Manuel V. Pangilinan couldn’t assist however ask the basketball physique: What occurred?
“What a disgraceful game for Gilas. An ignominious defeat which will be etched deeply in infamy. SBP – what happened?” Pangilinan, popularly often called MVP, stated in a tweet after the sport.
What a disgraceful recreation for Gilas. An ignominious defeat which shall be etched deeply in infamy. SBP – what occurred?
— Manny V. Pangilinan (@iamMVP) May 11, 2023
Former Philippine Sports Commission chairman Noli Eala additionally questioned the reported points within the internet hosting of Cambodia, together with the foundations laid earlier than the event.
“Our sports officials should not have agreed to this naturalization rule in Cambodia. Total mockery and disrespect of the spirit of the SEA Games,” Eala stated.
“Plus the conditions of facilities should have been up to international standards. How can we play under these circumstances! #anyare,” he wrote in a tweet.
Our sports activities officers shouldn’t have agreed to this naturalization rule in Cambodia. Total mockery and disrespect of the spirit of the SEA Games. Plus the situations of amenities ought to have been as much as worldwide requirements. How can we play underneath these circumstances! #anyare
— Noli Eala (@NoliEala) May 11, 2023
De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde head coach Charles Tiu, in the meantime, reacted to sure occasions of the sport, notably the Cambodia coach’s determination to name a late recreation timeout and his in-game gestures.
“Man who the heck is this Cambodia basketball team coach? Making that night night sleeping gesture? The arrogance,” Tiu stated.
“And then falling (sic) a time out up by 10 with 20 seconds. Classless. What you trying to do? Not used to winning I guess.”
Man who the heck is that this Cambodia basketball workforce coach? Making that night time night time sleeping gesture? The conceitedness. And then falling a day trip up by 10 with 20 seconds. Classless. What you making an attempt to do? Not used to successful I assume.
— Charles Tiu (@charlestiu) May 11, 2023
For Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes, the loss was a studying expertise for the squad.
“This is something we can learn from. We move on to the next game, then we prepare for the knockout semifinals.”
Gilas will face Singapore of their subsequent match on Saturday.
—Justin Kenneth Carandang/JMB, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
