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Beasts rout Robins, advances to 1st JRC Finals!

Manila - The Beasts and Robins faced-off in another rivalry match-up, but this time it's the semi-finals of the 1st Jose Rizal Cup. But this time the Robins bowed to the Beasts who won it 103-89(4240301). The Beasts were wary with the game beacuse star player Liang Wai Cheng was still sidelined with an ankle injury sustained a week ago. Coach Alas instructed his boys to just keep the ball moving until they find an open shot.

The Robins drew fist blood with a 9-2 run in the opening minutes. To make matters worse Noel Louzada picked -up two fouls in his 5 minutes in the quarter. The quarter ended 15-20 with the Robins leading. After receiving a tounge lashing from their coach, the Beasts came alive in the 2nd quarter. Marlon Kintanar and Damiano Gauthier picked up the scoring chores to push the Beasts 44-34 at the half. The Beasts continued their scoring barrage up until the beginning of the 4th quarter. Happy with his starters effort, Coach Alas gave them a much-deserved rest by letting them sit-out the rest of the game.

Star rookie Amante Iratagotia made his debut with 17 points, 6 reboundsa and a whopping 6 turnovers.

Last edited by LA-Jubas at 5/10/2008 6:34:54 AM

NATIONALS SHOCKS TEAM POLYDOZEL!

Manila, Philippines - Playing a formidable 2-3 zone defense and adding a surprise rookie starter, the PILIPINAS NATIONALS registered a shocking road win against the highly-touted Team Polydozel in the semifinals of the First JOSE RIZAL CUP, 87-79.

Rookie pick Leroy Casareo scattered 23 points on top of 11 rebounds to lead the NATIONALS in what could be the biggest upset of the tournament. He was ably supported by veteran Manny Florencio and Anthony Gillegao who had 21 and 13 respectively.

"Leroy was a steal in the draft. At 6'8, he's dribbles the ball like a pointguard and rebounds like a center. His potential is unlimited and I am excited to have a complete cast for the coming season." said ecstatic manager PURONGPINOY. "Ok lang na na-delay ang finals ng JOSE RIZAL CUP. At least may oras kaming mag-jell ng husto. Yung rookies namin mas magkakaroon ng oras na maki-blend ng husto sa mga beterano and hopefully, we could give the JUBAS BEASTS a good fight for the cup title." added the NATIONALS manager.

With veteran playmaker Roman Helesic not playing his usual dominating game and wingman Louie-Phillippe Fleury seeing limited action, the game was steered through the hustles and flawless game of Casareo.

"I like our chances this season. Hopefully, we come up with a better performance for the season and we are looking forward to bring in the JOSE RIZAL CUP Crown." quipped Helesic who only had 2 points in a 1 of 2 shooting from the field.

The lines have been drawn. JUBAS BEASTS vs. PILIPINAS NATIONALS for the title. Who would blink? Wait and find out.