• A brawl erupts between players from the Philippines, in blue, and Australia during their Fiba Basketball World Cup 2019 Group B qualifier in Manila. Mark R. Cristino / EPA
    A brawl erupts between players from the Philippines, in blue, and Australia during their Fiba Basketball World Cup 2019 Group B qualifier in Manila. Mark R. Cristino / EPA
  • Christopher Goulding, left, lies on the ground as Daniel Kickert, second left, of Australia elbows Roger Pogoy, centre, of the Philippines. Mark R. Cristino / EPA
    Christopher Goulding, left, lies on the ground as Daniel Kickert, second left, of Australia elbows Roger Pogoy, centre, of the Philippines. Mark R. Cristino / EPA
  • Daniel Kickert, centre back, of Australia clashes with Jayson Castro, second right. Mark R. Cristino / EPA
    Daniel Kickert, centre back, of Australia clashes with Jayson Castro, second right. Mark R. Cristino / EPA
  • Nathan Sobey, centre right, of Australia gets into a brawl with Andray Blatche , back, and Calvin Abueva, centre left. Mark R. Cristino / EPA
    Nathan Sobey, centre right, of Australia gets into a brawl with Andray Blatche , back, and Calvin Abueva, centre left. Mark R. Cristino / EPA
  • Head coach of the Philippines, Vincent Reyes , centre, attempts to subdue the brawl. Mark R. Cristino / EPA
    Head coach of the Philippines, Vincent Reyes , centre, attempts to subdue the brawl. Mark R. Cristino / EPA
  • Christopher Goulding, centre, of Australia reacts after getting into the fight. Mark R. Cristino / EPA
    Christopher Goulding, centre, of Australia reacts after getting into the fight. Mark R. Cristino / EPA
  • Nathan Sobey, centre, holds his chin after getting punched. Mark R. Cristino / EPA
    Nathan Sobey, centre, holds his chin after getting punched. Mark R. Cristino / EPA
  • Head coach of the Philippines, Vincent Reyes right, shakes hands with Australian players. Mark R. Cristino / EPA
    Head coach of the Philippines, Vincent Reyes right, shakes hands with Australian players. Mark R. Cristino / EPA
  • Australia won the match 89-53. Mark R. Cristino / EPA
    Australia won the match 89-53. Mark R. Cristino / EPA

Battle of Manila: Philippines v Australia basketball match descends into brawl - in pictures


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