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Gilas Youth falls to Australia, stays winless in Fiba U19 World Cup
The Philippine youth basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas Youth, has lost to Australia, 82-60, in the classification stage of the FIBA U19 World Cup 2019, remaining winless in the tournament.
Australia established an early lead, going up 11-0 in the first quarter and extending it to 40-19 by halftime.
Dave Ildefonso led the Philippines with 13 points, while Kai Sotto contributed 12 points and 12 rebounds, and Gerry Abadiano also scored 12 points, all from three-pointers.
The team, which finished 0-3 in Group C, has now lost five consecutive matches and will face China next in their bid to avoid finishing last.
Samson Froling was a key player for Australia with 13 points, seven rebounds, four assists, three steals, and two blocks.
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