With a very tough and close fight for the semi-finals slot in Men’s Basketball, Filipinos on Twitter were still proud and grateful to Gilas Pilipinas’ (@smartgilasph) in fighting hard until the end with the defending champion South Korea during the #AsianGames2018. Filipino fans showed support to the team during the much-awaited face-off of the Philippines against its greatest rival South Korea during the Quarterfinals game.
Filipinos have gathered on Twitter as they cheer for their rooting players of Gilas who fought well in the court. From Jordan Clarkson (@JordanClarksons), Paul Lee, Christian Standhardinger (@cstandhardinger) to Stanley Pringle who always spark every quarter of the game.
https://twitter.com/chuck_araneta/status/1033919017038143488
Good 1st half for Gilas Pilipinas, sana ma-maintain hanggang dulo. Paul Lee gabe us 3 3pointers. Good to see Cardo but really hate cheering against him but bansa muna bago sarili.
— Team Magnolia (@hotshotmagnolia) August 27, 2018
Jordan Clarkson knows what Stanley Pringle can do. Stan is a scoring machine but idk why hasnt been that aggresive in game vs China. #Gilas Laban Pilipinas #Puso
— AD (@miforevertzu) August 27, 2018
Here are the top Tweets during the face-off of Philippines with its greatest rival South Korea:
UNBILIBABOL. @JordanClarksons
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For more #AsianGames2018 content, visit https://t.co/ZIJiUnP27x | #LabanPilipinas #AsianGamesOn5 pic.twitter.com/6qGwWb5Zlr— One Sports (@OneSportsPHL) August 27, 2018
#LabanPilipinas, PUSO! 🇵🇭#AsianGamesOn5 #AsianGames2018 pic.twitter.com/plD8i39SU7
— One Sports (@OneSportsPHL) August 27, 2018
https://twitter.com/michrosario18/status/1033936673720029184
The Philippine Men's Basketball Team put up a gallant stand but failed to make it to the next round after losing to Korea, 91-82.https://t.co/PzaPu8AukB | #LabanPilipinas #AsianGamesOn5 pic.twitter.com/owfeIhXXh6
— One Sports (@OneSportsPHL) August 27, 2018
LABAN LANG NG LABAN PILIPINAS! #LabanPilipinas#ALDUBTimeOfMyLife pic.twitter.com/W4Q9M1LBtx
— AlDubForTheBigBoyzᴬᴰᴺ (@AlDubBigBoyz) August 27, 2018
The most-awaited NBA Pinoy player Jordan Clarkson (@JordanClarksons) also won the hearts of the Filipinos in his great stunts in the game. As Gilas didn’t reached to semi-finals, fans hope he will continue to play for the Philippines.
Thank you @JordanClarksons for representing 🇵🇭. We are very proud of you, it was nice to see you on Pilipinas uniform, i hope it will not be the last time we see you reppin 🇵🇭 . We always support you. Mabuhay ka 🙏 #AsianGames18 #PUSO #GilasPilipinas pic.twitter.com/Vyg21eyPOL
— Bryan Bondad (@BondadBullies) August 27, 2018
i hope this not the last time we see Jordan Clarkson wearing the GILAS jersey. Thank you @JordanClarksons for making us proud #LabanPiipinas ❤️🇵🇭
— michael alejo bautista (@russwesst) August 27, 2018
Thank you, @JordanClarksons! Hope we’ll get to see you play for the FIBA games too. Bawi tayo, Gilas! #LabanPilipinas 🇵🇭
— DJ Alice (@djalice1075) August 27, 2018
Fellow Pinoy athletes and well-known personalities also bow to Gilas Pilipinas (@smartgilasph) for doing their best in the tough game between South Korea.
Korea has had the same format for years all.shooters and a rebounder gilas great fight always proud watching my brothers fight !!
— marcus douthit (@DouthitMarcus) August 27, 2018
So proud of Gilas Pilipinas basketball team. No Sayang. China the top team was heavily favored. Gilas earned the respect of the viewers. China won the score. Pilipinas won in spirit & Character. Head up Pinoys!
— Richard J. Gordon (@DickGordonDG) August 21, 2018
Despite of falling short against South Korea with a score of 91-82, Filipinos have expressed their respect and appreciation on Twitter for their hard-work and having #PUSO in every game.
https://twitter.com/tavvias/status/1033935794291933184
No matter what, i still love this Gilas group. So much respect for them, esp Jordan Clarkson. No superiority complex and playing within Gilas system. Mahal ko na sya ❤🇵🇭🇵🇭 #LabanPilipinas #AsianGames2018
— Bi Santos (@b0hdagching) August 27, 2018
Still a great game Gilas Pilipinas!!! Couldn't ask for more from all these guys!!! You fought hard til the end!👊👆 We're beyond proud of all of you!!!😊 Keep the grind and hustle in the qualification round!LABAN PILIPINAS!!!!!💙❤ #AsianGames2018
— Camelia10969 🌈 #ThankYouSarawatTine (@cfFEU23) August 27, 2018
Continue to support our Filipino Athletes in this year’s Asian Games by using #LabanPilipinas on Twitter. Don’t forget to use the official hashtag of the biggest sports event in asia #AsianGames2018 to follow @asiangames2018 for more updates.