Frustrated with the dream of the Paris Olympics, which I've waited 52 years. The Philippines failed to keep its 12-point lead and lost the game.
The Philippines was eliminated after a 60-71 and 12-point upset in the semifinals of the final qualifying round for the 2024 Paris Olympics against Brazil at the Liga Arena in Liga, Latvia, on the 6th (Korea time).
The Philippines had a big gap due to Kaisoto's rib injury against Georgia. Even Jun Mar Pahar couldn't handle Brazil's height alone.
"Philippines Jordan" Justin Brownlee scored 15 points, eight rebounds and two assists, and Dwight Ramos (13 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals), CJ Perez (10 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists), and Fajardo (10 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists) fought hard, but the upset loss was inevitable.
With Bruno Caboclo (15 points, 11 rebounds and 3 blocks), Marcelo Huertas (13 points and 7 assists), Lucas Díaz (10 points and 9 rebounds), and Yago Santos (8 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists) all made their way to the finals. With just one more win, Brazil will advance to the Paris Olympics.
In the second quarter, the Philippines and Brazil, which were once leading by 12 points, maintained a good flow amid the turmoil of fieldwork and did not miss the lead.
The third quarter, however, was a nightmare itself. The Philippines scored its first point at 6:02 after opening the third quarter with a score of 33-29. The score was overturned 35-41, and the lead was not regained thereafter.
From the third quarter, when Brazil's 3-pointer began to explode, the Philippines' momentum was greatly reduced. And starting with Brownlee, even Perez, Ramos, and Pahardo's field throws could not play a power game against Brazil, turning away from the rim. 슬롯사이트 순위
In the end, the Philippines, which was pushed to 16 points, had a fierce competition in the fourth quarter, but lost to Brazil and was unable to go to Paris.
The Philippines, which defeated Latvia, the host country of the final qualifying round, and had an equal game with Georgia. They shook Brazil, which was armed with the best capabilities, finally failed to realize their dream of the Paris Olympics for the first time in 52 years since the 1972 Munich Olympics.
Nevertheless, it is not without harvest. The Philippines proved that their basketball was not wrong through competition with world powers. Now, when Jordan Clarkson joins the team, it is their homework to maintain the current team color.