Italy eliminated the Philippines and sealed its ticket to the “16”

Overcame the obstacle of Philippines and secured qualification to the “16” of this year’s Mundobasket Italy!

Gianmarco Ponceco’s team faced several difficulties, but finally managed to get the much-desired victory with 90-83, bouncing back from their loss to the Dominican Republic to go 2-1 up, which is enough to take 2nd place in the group. On the other hand, the home team suffered their third defeat in as many games and will settle for the ranking matches for positions 17-32.

Italy had six players in double figures in points and their leaders Fondekio (18p, 6 rebounds) and Richie (13p), while his effort was not enough for the Philippines Clarkson (23 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists).

The match started with consecutive well-timed 3-pointers for both teams, with the Philippines leading 18-15 and ending the first period remaining at +3 (23-20). Then Italy picked up the pace and taking advantage of the failure of their opponents, took the reins (42-32) and went to the locker room ahead with 48-39.

The Philippines was down to single digits in the third period (43-52), but the “squadra azzura” did not lose its composure, maintaining its safety lead and eventually winning with the final 90-83.

The quarters: 23-20, 39-48, 60-73, 83-90

The match statistics