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MANILA – Batang Gilas bowed to the 2018 FIBA U-17 World Cup after a 62-102 loss to Canada in the round of 16 on Wednesday night (Thursday in Manila) at Oldell & Old Boys of Rosario, France
Matthew Alexander Moncrieffe led Canada with a double double 22 points and 11 rebounds. Benjamin Nathaniel Krikke and Luka Sakota had 13 and 10 points respectively.
Ilonggo Gerry Abadiano finished with 19 points for the Philippines. Kai Sotto added 16 points and eight rebounds, while Raven Cortez contributed 10 points
Canada was very hot with a 14-0 start to the match thanks to Moncrieffe's success. Abadiano finally placed Batang Gilas on the board with three free throws, but Canada fell 12-4 for a 26-7 lead.
Canadians have not been threatened – Moncrieffe, Krikke and Sakota have found a way to defend themselves. Batang Gilas for Canada leads from up to 40 points in the second half.
With the defeat, Philippine U-17 basketball team coach Michael Oliver was relegated to the ranking round where he will try to save at least a ninth place.
"It was difficult but I am proud of the reaction of my players," Oliver said. "We will try to save at least a ninth place here in the World Cup." / PN
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