ACS(Int) beat Dunman High to march into semi-finals

Update and pictures by Leslie Tan/Red Sports

CCAB, Thursday, August 23, 2007 – Anglo-Chinese School (International) continued their unbeaten run in the adidas it Takes 5ive Tournament with a comfortable 50-33 quarterfinal win over Dunman High.

Han Kyung Ho of ACS(Int’l) goes for a layup while Lim ZiYi of Dunman (in white) defends. © Leslie Tan/Red Sports

ACS(Int’l) were always in control, leading 14-7 at the end of the first quarter and walking off at half-time with a 25-14 lead. Int he third quarter, they outpointed Dunman High 15-8 to take a 40-22 lead into the fourth before taking their foot off the pedal to let Dunman High outpoint them 10-11 in the fourth. However, that wasn’t enough to stop them and ACS (Int’l) finished the game 50-33 winners.

ACS(Int’l) will now meet Commonwealth in the first semifinal on Monday, 27 August 2007, 1 pm, at the Singapore Basketball Centre.

Darren Tan of ACS(Int’l) attempts a jumper. Darren scored 12 points in the game. © Leslie Tan/Red Sports

Han Francisco goes on a layup while Lim ZiYi of Dunman High blocks. Han had another strong showing with a game-high 22 points. © Leslie Tan/Red Sports

ACS(Int’l):

#4 Daniel Leung
#5 Han Francisco
#6 Cleon Tan
#7 Ken Nugroho
#8 Darren Tan
#9 Jonathan Ng
#10 Maurice Sam
#11 Levin Woosnam
#12 Aviel Tan
#13 Han Kyung Ho
#14 Leonard Ishak

Dunman High:

#4 Toby Fong
#5 Isaac Low
#6 Justinn Toon
#7 Fraser Tiong
#8 Kwong Zhen Wen
#9 Peh Junjie
#10 Gabriel Choong
#11 Neo Ka Jun
#12 Justin Seah
#13 Gordon Shiau
#14 Yeong Jin Zhi
#15 Lim ZiYi

Match statistics:

1st quarter: ACS(Int’l) 14-7 Dunman High
2nd: 11-7
3rd: 15-8
4th: 10-11

Top scorers:

ACS(Int’l): Han Francisco (22 pts); Darren Tan (12 pts); Jonathan Ng (11 pts – two 3-pointers)
Dunman High: Fraser Tiong (11 pts – one 3-pointer)

Editor’s note: More pictures in the gallery.