Live updates for the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 between Saudi Arabia and Gilas Pilipinas. The Gilas As both sides compete for a position in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup quarterfinals, the Philippines will take on the host nation, Saudi Arabia. The match between Saudi Arabia and the Philippines is scheduled to begin at 12:00 a.m. Philippine time on August 12. Tim Cone, the head coach of the Gilas, admitted that the Philippines' road to the championship is difficult, particularly after they began the campaign with consecutive defeats against Chinese Taipei and New Zealand. "We know the road is going to be tough, we know we picked a tougher road to go but we’re ready to accept that challenge," Cone had previously stated. Ricard Casas, the head coach of Saudi Arabia, stated that defeating the Philippines would not be simple. "More is required. Our next game is extremely challenging and won't be easy. But we'll do our best because every day is challenging." "I said." |
Saudi Arabia is at number 65 in the globe, and the Philippines is at number 34.