Gilas Youth eliminated by Serbia, will face Australia in Classification Round

Kai Sotto vs Serbia

Gilas Pilipinas Youth now eliminated in the 2019 FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup after losing to Serbia, 87-60 in the Round of 16. Serbia will advance to the quarterfinals while Gilas Youth will face Australia in the Classification Phase.

Dave Ildefonso led Gilas Youth with 18 points but committed 7 turnovers. Kai Sotto with 13 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists as Philippines remain winless in the tournament. Gerry Abadiano scored 12 points.

Marko Pecarski led Serbia with 21 points.

Gilas Pilipinas Youth vs Australia on July 5, 4:30pm (9:30pm Manila time)

Scores:
Philippines 60 – Ildefonso 18, Sotto 13, Abadiano 12, Tamayo 7, Chiu 5, Fortea 3, Panopio 2, Amsali 0, Oczon 0, Spencer 0, Torres 0.

Photo from fiba.basketball

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