U18 Asia Championship: Thailand edge Hong Kong to secure Level I spot

Thailand U18 - Hong Kong U18 55:47

Thailand secured their Level I spot for another season. They overcame Hong Kong in the Qualifying Round to stay in the top division. Supira Kianbut (175-C-94) came up with 16 points and 12 rebounds to pace the winners.
Hong Kong started the game aggressively. They registered a 14:12 lead after ten minutes. But Thailand paid much stress to defence in the second quarter and held Hong Kong to only 7 points. Thailand surged ahead to pile up a 30:21 halftime lead. Thailand kept Hong Kong at bay throughout the third frame. They registered a 12-point lead heading into the fourth quarter. Hong Kong fought bravely until the final buzzer but could not avoid the loss at the end. Panparin Iam-U-Tama (162-G-95) had 13 points, while Varitta Srijunvong (168-F-97) added 12 points for the winners. Wong Ka Yee (172-F-94) answered with 18 points and 9 boards for Hong Kong. Li Tsz Kwan (169-F-95) netted 12 points and 9 caroms in the loss.

Thailand U18: Supira Kianbut 16+12 boards, Panparin Iam-U-Tama 13, Varitta Srijunvong 12
Hong Kong U18: Wong Ka Yee 18, Li Tsz Kwan 12