RIYADH: Basketball excitement is back at the heart of Riyadh with 9 leading hotels in the city participating at the 28th Annual Riyadh Inter-Hotels basketball tournament 2015 which starts Friday.
Hosted by Riyadh InterContinental Hotel through the generosity of General Manager Tariq Dowider and full support of Ibrahim Al Malki, the assembly time for the tournament grand opening is at 4 p.m. Highlighting the opening day is the parade of the 9 teams as follows: Al Faisaliah Hotel, Courtyard Marriott, Four Points by Sheraton Riyadh Khaldia, Four Seasons, Intercontinental Hotel, Burj Rafal Kempinski, Riyadh Marriott, Novotel Al Anoud and Ritz Carlton Riyadh.
Playing days are Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. FCBR headed by Ernie Dela Cruz and Mohamed Villamena and with a 28-year association with Inter-Hotels Sports Committee chaired by Caloy D. Ollero will handle the tournament officiating. Entrance to the InterContinental staff basketball court is at Gate # 6.
Lineups:
Al Faisaliah — Archie Zabala, Jason Lopera, Ranel Lumahang, Erano “Juk” Campo, Bryan Ambrosio, Dave Ybanez, Lester Garcia, Japeth Ipil, Ryan Legaspi, Raymund Inigo, Nino Lauriaga, Hermie Ofianga, Ryan Pangan, Carlo Hall, Reynaldo Eusebio; Coach Gerry Donato, Assistant Coaches: Francisco Balanquit / Hector Anical / Joel Mendiola, Team Manager Ayman Saber
Courtyard Marriott — Charito Suitos, John Patrick Guevarra, Leo Dela Cruz, Leonides Mercedes, Dan Allan Villareal, Melchor Narzoles, Jose Albert Penaflor, Jeezrel Quintos, Erwin Naguit, Roderick Bechayda, Rowell Del Carmen, Richie Salem, Erlen De La Cruz, Jose Leo Saladen; Coach Leonides Mercedez; Team Manager Fernand Baul
Four Seasons Hotel — Jaybee Mabutas, Ian Palanca, Ralph Tiangco, Ernesto Romano, Nover Obrar
Angelo Puno, Rolan Arligue, Rex Tuca, Ehman Mones, Mohammed Abdelaziz, Dexter, Art Belderol, Paul Marigza, Jason Flores, Dennis Florendo, Nawaf, Gigi Regala, Mubaraki, Coach Chef Gregson Cabel, Asst. Coach Ernesto Romano,
Team Manager Jose Ricaplaza
Four Points by Sheraton Riyadh Khaldia — Rolan Quirante, Joshua De Villa, Krist Zulueta, Jayson Nedroda, Roberto Castronuevo, Aldrin Sunico, Kent Zulueta, Mark Sunga, Jose Distura, Erick Ellica, Rommel Gustilo, Roberto Barcelona, Alvin Callanta, Michael Yagong, Dennis Siasat, Marcel Reyno, Satar Mayuan, Joey Beltran; Coach Sonny Castaneda, Team Manager Marvin Magnaye, Team Consultant Joy Maglapit
InterContinental Riyadh — Jaylord Apas, James Corpuz, Laurence Acharon, Mac Castillo, Don Simeon Sudhara , Jeric Triunfo, Elo Labang, Junel Penaroya, Rose Sabejon, Patrick Mendoza, Darius Cac, Kloyd Romera, Bonifacio Ramos, Mark Balderol, Reinerio Nunez, Rocielo Ociones; Coach Renato Mendoza, Assistant Coaches Marvin Mendoza / Romy Brubio, Team Manager Ibrahim Al Malki, Team Coordinator Alvin Buot.
Burj Rafal Kempinski — Ed Alfonso, Lawrence Silerio, Philip Macayayong, Rommel Yalung, Damian Ramirez, Dexter Marjes, Dexter Reyes, Vincent Quinto, Clayd Ducusin, John Rey Belnas, Dennis Casuncad, Christopher Juason, Erwin Helomina, Erwin Calamba, Ernesto Ordonio, Rizal Casunkad, Coach Joevette Belnas, Team Coordinator: Lawrence Silerio
Riyadh Marriott Hotel — Saleh Al Jamiel, Dudz Attip, Bryan Quirante, Izie Agapay, Noor Bantao, Freddie
Redulfin, Eric Dalangin, Mark Bersalona, Ed Manansala, Jr Gallardo, Romano Bautista, Victor Cesicar, Rey Banting, Joey Ferrer, Edward Cordovez, Coach: Rey Macapagal, Asst. Coaches: Edwin Turbanos / Mark Swing / Louie Fresnido
In Active Player: Carlo Tiolengco (Injured), Team Manager: Mukthar Jumani.
Burj Rafal Kempinski — Ed Alfonso, Lawrence Silerio, Philip Macayayong, Rommel Yalung, Damian Ramirez, Dexter Marjes, Dexter Reyes, Vincent Quinto, Clayd Ducusin, John Rey Belnas, Dennis Casuncad, Christopher Juason, Erwin Helomina, Erwin Calamba, Ernesto Ordonio, Rizal Casunkad; Coach Joevette Belnas, Team Coordinator Lawrence Silerio
Novotel Al Anoud Riyadh — Rodolfo JR Geroy, Jessie Ed Bosalio, Oliver Orobina Gerona, Dan Banis Empos, Jhon Angelo Nazareno, Roel Guimary, Gilbert Tuliao Corpuz, Julious Pol Soronio, Francisco Mapa Carrascal, Vincent Duremdes Dorego, Jerome Isdac, Domingo Tambio, Simeon Bucca, Esmael Mandalbos, Marvin Climaco, Renz Lacerna, Elmer cariaga, Albren Obdin; Coach Mohamed, Asst. Coach Roel Guimary, Team Manager Mohamed Hameem
Ritz Carlton Riyadh — Edmond Mendoza, Charles Browly, Jaypee Tulao, Muneef Mousa, Chowking Yee, Mark Onofre, Elyzah Guarin, JC Rocamora, MC Kevin Guardacasa, Christian Laguardia, John Carlo Reyes, Jayvee Agarao, Jeffrey Samson, Rommel Jagonob, Miguel San Diego, Charles Valenzuela; Coach Chow King, Asst. Coach Jeff Suberon, Team Manager Amr Gado, Asst. Manager Faye Batica, Consultant Sowry Ransagamy
28th Annual Riyadh Inter-Hotels basketball tournament opens today
28th Annual Riyadh Inter-Hotels basketball tournament opens today
Inter continue Scudetto march after Champions League humbling
- Milan will be favorites to win at Cremonese in Sunday’s early fixture, with the local rivals set to face off next weekend in a match which will in all likelihood have little impact on the destination of the Scudetto
MILAN, Italy: Inter Milan bounced back from Champions League elimination with Saturday’s 2-0 win over Genoa which continued their march toward the Serie A title.
Federico Dimarco’s brilliant volley just after the half-hour mark and Hakan Calhanoglu’s second-half penalty were enough for Inter to extend their already huge lead over AC Milan at the top of the table to 13 points.
Milan will be favorites to win at Cremonese in Sunday’s early fixture, with the local rivals set to face off next weekend in a match which will in all likelihood have little impact on the destination of the Scudetto.
Inter, whose fans unloaded a collection of anti-Milan chants in anticipation of the derby, have dropped just two points in 15 league matches and have been a cut above the rest in Italy’s top flight this season.
Their domestic dominance comes in stark contrast to the humiliating manner in which they were dumped out of the Champions League by Bodo/Glimt on Tuesday night.
A 5-2 aggregate defeat to the Norwegian minnows cast doubts over not just the quality of Cristian Chivu’s team but of Italian football as a whole.
There was plenty of quality in Dimarco’s opener however, the Italy full-back beautifully placing a first-time finish from a tight angle after exchanging passes with Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
Little else happened in a humdrum encounter until Alex Amorim handled a cross from Luis Henrique, whose shot had been tipped onto the post just moments before.
Calhanoglu calmly stroked home the spot-kick on his return to action following niggling muscle problems which have caused him issues since before Christmas, sealing the points for Inter.
Big Rom back
Romelu Lukaku kept Napoli on course for a Champions League spot with a last-gasp winner in the champions’ 2-1 victory over rock-bottom Verona, the Belgium forward’s first goal of the season.
Lukaku forced home Giovane’s cross to snatch the win for third-placed Napoli with the last kick of the game at the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi.
Napoli had looked like dropping points in northern Italy when Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro levelled Rasmus Hojlund’s early opener in the 65th minute.
But Lukaku, who only played his first game of the season in late January, gave Napoli a huge win with both Como and Atalanta pushing for a top-four placing.
“I was a dead player before coming here,” said Lukaku to DAZN.
“This season has been difficult, but we’ve got to aim high.”
Napoli’s title defense is all but over as they trail Inter by 14 points after an injury-ravaged season.
Napoli were missing key midfielders Scott McTominay, Kevin De Bruyne and Andre-Frank Anguissa on Saturday, as well as captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo.
Verona, under interim coach Paolo Sammarco following the sacking of Paolo Zanetti earlier this month, are 10 points from safety after a 12th straight match without a win.
Como, who face Inter in the first leg of the Italian Cup semifinals on Tuesday, strolled to 3-1 victory over strugglers Lecce to continue their push for a first-ever qualification for European football.
Cesc Fabregas’s team are two points behind Roma, in fourth and Juventus’ opponents on Sunday, and five behind Napoli.
Como are also two points ahead of sixth-placed Juve who face Roma trying to stay in touch with the Champions League places after being eliminated from Europe’s elite club competition by Galatasaray on Wednesday.
