The Philippines falls short in their comeback bid against Afghanistan, losing 49-53 in the 4th Hangzhou Asian Para Games wheelchair basketball tournament. The Pilipinas Warriors came close, but couldn't get over the hump, missing 23 of their 32 free throws for the game.
HANGZHOU – The Philippines fell short of their comeback bid, absorbing a 49-53 heartbreaker at the hands of Afghanistan Friday in the 4th Hangzhou Asian Para Games wheelchair basketball tournament at the Hangzhou Olympic Center Gymnasium here.The Pilipinas Warriors came tantalizingly close in upending the Afghans, inching to within 49-50 with 1:32 to go on Kenneth Christopher Tapia’s drive but couldn’t get over the hump in absorbing their second straight loss in Group A.
Despite the loss, Perea still commended the squad, saying: “It was very close game compared to the previous one but may mga breaks na hindi umayon sa atin sa bandang huli. The last five minutes was very crucial. Medyo nanggigil na naman tayo. “That is why I always tell the boys to relax because we perform and execute better that way. Bumigay ng huli.
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