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Malaysia women U18 national team escapes past Gilas Pilipinas Women Youth U18, 66-65 in overtime in the semifinal game of the 2022 FIBA U18 Women's Asian Championship (Division B) on Saturday, September 10 at the Koramangala Indoor Stadium in Bangalore, India.
PHL shot 23/77 (29%) from the field, including 12-of-40 shooting from beyond the arc (MAL - 21/75 fg, 7/32 3pts), and Gilas went 7-of-10 from the free throw line (MAL - 17/30ft). Gilas had 18 turnovers while Malaysia had 14. PHL recorded more steals (13-8). Malaysia outrebounded the Philippines, 61-56 and had more assists, 19-16.
Malaysia will advance to the gold medal game against Mongolia while the Philippines will be relegated to the bronze medal match set tomorrow, September 11 at 1:45pm against Samoa. [LIVE]
The Scores:
MALAYSIA 66 - Yun 14, Teh 13, Chong 9, Q Tan 9, S Tan 7, M Ng 7, Pragash 3, Y Ng 2, Er 2, Choe 0.
PHILIPPINES 65 – Bobadilla 19, Loon 17, Yumul 9, Heyn 6, Nolasco 6, Ozar 4, Sugapong 2, Villarin 2, Abraham 0, Calvert 0, Udal 0.
Quarters: 13-16, 36-30, 51-49, 62-62, 66-65. [GAME STATS] | [GAME HIGHLIGHTS] | [Buy Gilas Jersey]
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