Game Time: 2009 Pepsi Cup Basketball Tournament

 

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August 24, 2009    
1st Game:
YTE vs Eng Seng Keo 80-76 (Third place)

2nd Game:
Babe's Boutique/Lim & Ho Employment Agency vs Linktech 94-79 (Championship)

Today’s Sport Page: The Brunei Times | Borneo Bulletin

photo above: 2009 Pepsi Cup Champions Babe’s Boutique/Lim & Ho Employment Agency celebrates while the rest of the runner ups looks on. (click photo to enlarge)

Linktech come up short of upsetting Babe’s Boutique/Lim & Ho Employment Agency. A full-packed crowd witnessed last night’s showdown between two of the best team in the tourney. Linktech who led by as many as eight points at the end of first half saw Babe’s Boutique/Lim & Ho Employment Agency rally and grab a 68-61 lead on a back-to-back baskets by Don Dadis and a defense-less under goal stab by Roy Binas in the end of 3rd period. 

This is it! this is it! In the 4th period saw a different Babe’s Boutique/Lim & Ho Employment Agency on the floor, doubling the exhausted GV Leones every time he got the ball possession and forced him to commit turnovers. Of course, the reason Babe’s Boutique’s “D” was such a huge factor was because their key players bought into it. Both Roy Binas a known defender and M. Aying was superb in stopping Leones in the late rounds. Roy Binas played big not only on the defensive end but also knocking down crucial free throws in the end. M. Aying, D. Mordeno, R. Binas combined for 72 points, 27, 26 and 19 a piece. Linktech’s workhorse Leones led his team with 30 points followed by E. Requintin’s 23.  
 (photo above: Guest of Honours of the evening Pg Sabri Pg Hj Mohammad the Deputy Director of the Department of Youth and Sports, Mr Alexander B Yano, the Ambassador of the Philippines to Brunei Darussalam and members of the Brunei Basketball Association.)

I wasn’t surprised at all, We all know Linktech’s starters are strong and better but Babe’s Boutiques/Lim & Ho Employment Agency has the better reserves and reinforcements. Yes, i mean they got deeper bench than Linktech.

In the battle for third place, Yuan Tong Enterprise (YTE) edged Chop Eng Seng Keo (CESK) Pinoy Resources 80-76. YTE was leading by the end of 1st half but ESK made a comeback in the 4th period but fell short.

August 23, 2009    
1st Game:
Linktech vs YTE 102-100 (OT)

2nd Game:
Babe's Boutique/Lim & Ho Employment Agency vs Eng Seng Keo 111-85

Today’s Sports Page: The Brunei Times | Borneo Bulletin 

 

“All Eyes on Esmond” (click photo to enlarge)

GV Leones ignites Linktech's 102-100 win over YTE in overtime. Soaring for rebounds and acrobatic layups, GV "The Ironman" Leones stuffed YTE in the closing minutes of the regulation and in OT. Both teams played a strong, exciting game, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.

Late in overtime, It was Linktech's 'D' thats proves once again that'll win games. Shutting down YTE's Go-to-Guy Esmond, He is doubled and even tripled whenever he drives to the paint. Also Linktech knocked down their free throws but YTE couldn't. It's the free throws, the free throws! How many times did your coach tell to practice those free throws?

Leones scored 54 points and backed by Elvin Requintin's 19. YTE's Esmond Tan had 39 points and Benjamin Lim added 17. Linktech's win will trip them to the finals later in the showdown against Babe's Boutique/Lim & Ho Employment Agency who demolished Eng Seng Keo/Pinoy Resources last night.

Linktech celebrates after the final buzzer.

Quarter scores:
24,24,22,32 Linktech
19,19,21,41 YTE

21,37,22,31 Babe’s Boutique
14,18,27,26 Eng Seng Keo
August 22, 2009    
Today's Sports Page: The Brunei Times

The wait is over, The Final Four is here and it'll start tonight: Which team will trip to the finals tomorrow? Both winners tonight will meet for Sunday’s

championship game. Losers will battle for third place.

7:00pm - Linktech vs Yuan Tong Enterprise (YTE)

Both teams met in the first day of the tourney. YTE lost to Linktech in a very close game decided by a pair of charities, 77-76. This time will Linktech rely again in their 1-3-1 defense? Can YTE break the full court press? Will their long range bombs consistent enough all night long? What major adjustments did Tony Tan made this time after their first encounter? Will GV Leones and Esmond Tan drop again another 20+ points this time?

"YTE is going to bring a different level of intensity tonight," Linktech head coach Lito Porlahe said. "I believe Tony has made several adjustments for his team on both ends of the floor for us.", "This time around I'll keep my players on their toes and nobody is allowed to relax," He added. In their first meeting, Linktech enjoyed the front seat with a 15-point advantage in the last period but Esmond Tan did all he could to keep YTE in the game, he spearheaded the offense with 21 points against GV's 16 and put them on top 76-75 with 20 seconds to go after his and 1 basket. If YTE can keep the game close, I can see that they have a bigger chance of winning.

8:30pm - Eng Seng Keo/Pinoy Resources vs Babe's Boutique 

This two teams haven't met yet. Both of them has two different game style and both has the deepest bench in their roster:

Babe's Boutique/Lim & Ho Employment Agency will try to outrun Eng Seng Keo with their up-tempo game but ESK will try to slow it down, control the tempo and use it's height and size to their advantage. I'll expect ESK to control the boards but Babe's Boutique/Lim & Ho Employment Agency are far more aggressive for offensive rebounds. If ESK can neutralize the opponents transition game, they have a chance of winning.

August 20, 2009    
1st Game:
Babe's Boutique vs YTE 86-76

2nd Game:
Kitchen of Jasmine vs Bukit Ladang 70-65

Today's Sports Page: The Brunei Times

August 19, 2009    
1st Game:
Linktech vs Team Wayne 'B' 101-64

2nd Game:
Eng Seng Keo vs White Heaven 74-67

Today's Sports Page: The Brunei Times Scary moment: Vincent Superio severely sprained his left ankle in the 4th quarter causing him sidelined for the rest of the period. (click photo to enlarge.)
August 18, 2009   
1st Game:
Babe's Boutique vs Kitchen of Jasmine 113-88

2nd Game:
YTE vs Bukit Ladang 86-59

Today's Sports Page: The Brunei Times

click photo to enlarge (i’ll master panning someday)

August 17, 2009   
1st Game:
Eng Seng Keo vs Team Wayne 'B' 93-65

2nd Game:
Linktech vs White Heaven 108-91

August 16, 2009   
1st Game: (Championship)
Ismakom vs Muara Gas 65-36

2nd Game:
YTE vs Kitchen of Jasmine 84-70

3rd Game:
Babe's Boutique vs Bukit Ladang 77-54

Today's Sports Page: The Brunei Times

Monday Night Wrestling or Saturday Night Football?

Muara ran out of gas: Congrats to Team Ismakom for being the champion of the women’s category after they overpowered Muara Gas in last nights championship game. Ismakom relied again in their formidable twin towers; Kerry and Siah who both controlled the paint. Also from their relentless pressure on their backcourt which converts turnovers from their opponent that leads to fastbreak opportunities. Final score 65-36.

Kerry driving to the basket

August 15, 2009   
1st Game:
White Heaven vs Team Wayne 'B' 92-75

2nd Game:
Linktech vs Eng Seng Keo 92-82

Today's Sports Page: The Brunei Times

August 14, 2009   
1st Game:
YTE vs KOF 74-53

2nd Game:
Babe's Boutique vs White Heaven 106-62

Today’s Sports Page: The Brunei Times

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August 13, 2009 
1st Game:
Bukit Ladang vs Team Wayne 'B' 76-60

2nd Game:
Linktech vs Gadong Boys 101-63

Today’s Sports Page: The Brunei Times

August 12, 2009 
1st Game:
R.A. Rockettes vs Sally Beauty Saloon 58-43

2nd Game:
Babe's Boutique vs De; Lightz Coffee Shop 134-64

Today’s Sports Page: The Brunei Times
August 11, 2009
1st Game:
YTE vs Auto Chua 80-50

2nd Game:
Kitchen of Jasmine vs Afima Express 87-84

Today’s Sports Page: The Brunei Times

August 10, 2009
1st Game:
Auto Jaya vs De' Lightz Coffee Shop 69-59

2nd Game:
Team Wayne 'B' vs Urbanchic 73-64

Today’s Sports Page: The Brunei Times

 
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August 9, 2009
1st Game:
Chua Auto Mobile vs Gadong Boys 78-44

2nd Game:
Eng Seng Keo vs Team Wayne 'A' 82-67

Today’s Sports Page: The Brunei Times
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August 8, 2009
1st Game:
Ismakom vs R.A. Rockettes 61-49

2nd Game:
YTE vs Gadong Boys 105-50

Today’s Sports Page: The Brunei Times
R.A. Rockettes suffered another defeat in the hands of Ismakom this time, 61-49. The Rockettes has all the pieces to be a contender of the group, the team displays promising talent and sharp shooting skills but lacks defensively, specially in shaded area. I love watching this team play, you'll see a lot of swaggers :) The team is giving away too many easy and uncontested shots. It's time now to bring in those players from the bench who can play D's, a lot of D's. Congrats to Ismakom, did play teamwork with proper ball execution even under pressure.
 
August 7, 2009
1st Game:
Linktech vs KOF 92-80

2nd Game:
Eng Seng Keo vs Afima Express 87-72

Today’s Sports Page: The Brunei Times
 
   


August 6, 2009
1st Game:
Muara Gas vs Sally Beauty Saloon 69-32

2nd Game:
White Heaven vs Auto Jaya 69-57

Today’s Sports Page: The Brunei Times

August 5, 2009
1st Game:
KOF vs Chua Auto 80-49

2nd Game:
Afima Express vs Team Wayne 'A' 80-78

Today’s Sports Page: The Brunei Times

August 4, 2009
1st Game:
Babes Boutique vs Auto Jaya 91-41

2nd Game:
LinkTech vs Chua Auto (N/A) Linktech won




 

August 3, 2009
1st Game:
KOJ vs Gadong Boyz 86-65

2nd Game:
Kitchen of Jasmine vs Team Wayne 'A' 66-51

Today’s Sports Page: The Brunei Times | Borneo Bulletin

August 2, 2009
1st Game:
Ismakom vs Sally Beauty Salon 91-12

2nd Game:
Muara Gas vs R.A. Rockettes 77-41

3rd Game:
Bukit Ladang vs Urbanchic Boutique 78-57

4th Game:
White Heaven vs De'Lightz Coffee Shop 73-59

Today’s Sports Page: The Brunei Times

 

August 1, 2009
1st Game:
CESK/Pinoy Resources vs Kitchen of Jasmin 79-52

2nd Game:
LinkTech vs YTE 77-76

Today’s Sports Page: The Brunei Times | Borneo Bulletin

Post him up! (photo above - Wowee Ibanez of CESK/Pinoy Resources challenges Zainul Ashyraf of Kitchen of Jasmine in a low post play executed for him.)

CESK coach did the right thing; Attacking the interior defense of the opponent, which breaks down the perimeter defense after it draws help from the inside leaving the shooters outside uncontested. They also control and dictate the tempo throughout the game. Both teams displayed superb talent in the earlier period but CESK’s experience has no match and even schooled the younger Kitchen of Jasmin team. Final score 79-52.  

Block Feast (photo above - Alvin Requentin is denying every layup attempt in the paint.)

In the main game, Apollo Bibat’s two heroic free throws sealed the game for LinkTech against YTE. YTE’s core is actually comprised of the countries national squad who recently won the Seria Sultan Cup title. Final score 77-76.