Gilas Pilipinas Youth hardly broke a sweat in disposing of Indonesia in the FIBA U18 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers in Malaysia on Sunday, July 21.
Andy Gemao did everything right as GIlas Pilipinas Youth drubbed Indonesia, 87-64, in the FIBA U18 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers in Malaysia on Sunday, July 21.
Gemao was two assists short of a triple double as he came up with 29 big points and 12 rebounds for Gilas, which swept the tournament to grab the seat in the FIBA U18 Asia Cup proper.
Lawrence Cabonilas and John Earl Medina contributed 16 and 14 points, respectively, while Charles Esteban had 10 for the national team.
The Filipino contingent used a ruthless 21-9 second quarter assault to turn the tight game into a breakaway.
At the half, Gilas already held a 50-31 advantage and did enough to keep the Indonesians at bay the rest of the match at the MABA Stadium.
Cliffton Wijaya paced Indonesia with 12 points, six rebounds, and two assists.
Halmaheranno Hady added nine points, while I Nyoman Yudha, Kennie Kristanto, and I Ketut Putra scored eight apiece.