SEA Games Basketball: PH Snatch Win, Malaysia Falls Short

(Bangkok Comprehensive News on the 13th) Under the good situation of still leading by 6 points halfway through the final quarter, Malaysiawomen’s basketballIn the end, they lost to the last runner-up Philippines 67-76 and missed the first victory in the group.

SEA GamesThe 5-a-side basketball match started this morning. The Malaysian women’s basketball team performed well in the first round of Group B against the Philippines, leading by 4 points at halftime (40-36) and still leading by 4 points (60-56) after three quarters.

Hu Xueying “graduated” for 5 crimes

Entering the final quarter, Malaysia still dominated its strong opponent, but began to “change its mind” from the last 4 minutes. Striker Hu Xueying “graduated” with 5 fouls, and the two teams saw each other until the final moment.

Ye Fuyi intercepted and counterattacked and got a foul. He stood on the free throw line and made 1 of 2 free throws. Malaysia caught up to 67-69. However, Malaysia then made a mistake and allowed its opponent to hit a jump shot, allowing the Philippines to regain its 4-point advantage.

With 55 seconds left, the Philippines made 1 of 2 free throws and led 72-67; Malaysian coach Chen Yuxia continued to request a timeout, and after the timeout, Ye Fuyi’s three-pointer attempt from the top of the arc bounced out of the basket.

The Philippines made 0 of 2 free throws, but Malaysia lost a defensive rebound, allowing the opponent to seize the second offensive opportunity to make up the score. Malaysia was unable to make a comeback, going from leading to losing by 9 points.

Ye Foyi scored two pairs

Malaysian scorer Yip Fo Yee scored 16 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists, which was still not enough to help the team win; Chen Xinjie also had 12 points and 4 assists, and Hu Xueying had 8 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists before being sent off. For the Philippines, Quinn Rosa scored 21 points and 12 rebounds.

Malaysia has a truce tomorrow and will face off against Singapore, which was at the bottom of the previous tournament, on Monday morning. It must win this game to ensure a ticket to the play-offs.