2 FCVBA teams barge into finals
THE FILIPINO-Chinese Veterans Basketball Association (FCVBA) stayed on course for a sixth straight title by downing Hat Yai of Thailand, 45-36, in the semifinals of the 50-years division in the 23rd Asean Veterans Basketball Tournament Friday at Science Sports Center in Bangkok.
With former PBA player Elmer Reyes and Ben Ong making their outside shots and Ng Yuk Chi and Kenneth Yap dominating the shaded lane, the Filipinos pulled away from a tight first half to advance to the final against elimination round tormentor ZAAP Sports of Bangkok.
The Filipinos’ 46-38 defeat to the host squad last Wednesday was their first in six years.
Backed by Rain or Shine, Freego, Ironcon Builders and Eton, FCVBA’s 40-years team is also in the finals after a 65-53 overtime win over Miri of Malaysia.
