Terrence Romeo was a star player after breaking the 17-all tie with 44 seconds remaining at the Fashion Hall of the SM Megamall, while John Aldrech Ramos was also key as he scored seven points, including the game-winning basket from behind the arc with time down to 7.7 seconds.

"It is a good feeling because it was the last shot and it turned to be the winning basket," Ramos said.

Their team mate Rey Guevarra was also notable after contributing seven points, as was Niño Canaleta, who added five.

Basketball Federation of the Philippines President Manny V Pangilinan insisted he "never doubted them".

The match was a reverse of the pool stage game that saw Doha defeating Manila West 21-17, yet Qatari World Championship gold medallist Yasseen Musa still managed eight points in the losing event.

Both teams have now qualified for the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Final, which will take place in Tokyo, Japan on October 11 and 12.

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