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Pilipinas Special Report: Filipino communities cheer NT and U21 teams

In a move of solidarity, Filipino communities in Bulgaria and Hong Kong displayed their support for the U21 and NT teams as they arrived at their accommodation in Sofia and Sheung Wan respectively.

Pushing the limits of social distancing protocols in the city, as many as 60 supporters were waiting outside of the Hyatt Regency in Sofia to great a visibly dejected Seniors squad as they alighted from the team bus. The team was surprised to see people waving the flags of the country while singing “Noypi” by Bamboo. Others were raising “We Believe”, “Laban, Lord Woody” and “Laban, Pilipinas” banners while cheering the team on as they enter the hotel lobby.

“I do not know what to say. That was a tough loss (vs Bulgaria), but we have to focus on the next round. I am happy to see our fanbase come over to support us despite the loss. As a naturalized coach, I am honored to have experienced the hospitality of the Filipino people,” Coach Lord Woody said.

“It’s nice to see your kababayans believe in you even after you played a bad game. That gives us the motivation to do better,” said shooting guard Kidlat Calabria. He finished the game yesterday with 10 points in 19 shots, including 0 of 10 from behind the arc. A couple of fans managed to get to Calabria, giving him a show of support and a hug before he entered the hotel.

In Hong Kong, Pilipinas supporters lined up on Connaught Rd Central to cheer the U21 team bus as they headed to their place they’re staying at after losing against Taiwan, 67-83. A loudspeaker started playing “Puso” by Sponge Cola the moment U21 players and staff started to alight from the vehicle. They were greeted by supporters raising placards that read “Laban Pilipinas!”, “Pilipinas U21 #1”, “We love you!”

“The support is unbelievable, I promise you we will do everything we can to win,” said Coach Jeorge.

Both teams spent 15-20 minutes to thank the people who attended before entering their respective lodging to prepare for the next round.

Our first draw in the second round is Australia magkasubukan na. If we win that game we will get first seed in our pool. If they win most likely sila ang first seed. If everyone takes care of business most likely after that game alam na natin ang trend ng second round. We need better GS from everyone. Malaking tulong ang sports psycho if you have a nt player please get 1 kahit advanced or higher before training update tom. This game is 1 vs 2 in our pool. This is the strongest Australian team we will face as far as i can remember, They beat China in the first round. Again, we are expected to win and do well. Im sure Australia is thinking the same thing. Good luck sa atin lahat.

Great win, guys! The boys manage to overwhelm the Aussies. Difference maker, blocks and free throw shooting. Keep it up!

U21 Press Release: Pilipinas beats Australia, 74-58

As the final buzzer sounded, the Pilipinas faithful ran to the court and celebrate their first win in the second round of the Asia U21 Championship Tournament.

What was supposed to be a high scoring game turned into a battle of who can get to the free throw line more. Both teams could not find their shot at all, Pilipinas finished the game with a 36% clip from the field, while Australia finished the game with a 28% clip. Additionally, Team Pilipinas also missed all their three-point attempts, to the disappointment of Coach Jeorge. “I do not know how we missed all our shots from behind the arc. Looks like we have to practice more with our shooting,” Jeorge said during the post-game conference.

It was the free throws that did it for Team Pilipinas, converting 71% of its free throws (20/28). Australia finished the game with a dismal 21% from the free throw line (3/14). “I really think we got lucky against Australia. I mean, how bad can you be to miss 11 of 14 attempts from the line? Ben Wallace and Chris Dudley have a better percentage than them? I find that to be incredible,” Jeorge said before leaving to catch the team bus.

The Philippines is schedule to play against 35th seed Thailand on Monday, February 22.

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Hello guys !

Guess who comes to play next monday.

Ok lol. Angas nito isa lang player nila. Tambakan natin.

Last edited by ASH at 02/17/2021 18:10:31

Haha! Looking forward to next week coach.

Je n’en crois pas mes yeux !

Alors, Tu fais quoi ?

(Sorry, I have not really practiced my French for about a decade.)

FPZ

(Félicitations)

I remember I have old friends amongst Philippines managers and I always enjoy meeting them.

This season, our team is really fantastic for a country with 10 managers. Thaïgers want to win as many games as possible.

Easy easy lang muna, the prep work must be perfect for semis. We can train gs a week before semis. Tactics and gameshape. Gdp if mnecessary. Congrats