Online, Gilas fans sympathize with crying Jimmy Alapag after loss to Korea

Gilas Pilipinas captain Jimmy Alapag put together one of his best performances in the Asian Games on Saturday, scoring 25 points in the Philippines' heartbreaking 97-95 loss to South Korea.

He fouled out after missing a crucial three-pointer in the dying seconds of the game, and was caught by television cameras in tear on the way to the dugout after the final buzzer sounded.

Gilas fans were quick to offer sympathy for the Mighty Mouse, who was supposed to retire from international league but responded to the call of duty to play for the country one last time.

I feel sorry for you, Jimmy Alapag. You did and gave ur best and that's why we ? you and the gilas boys. Heads up! #LabanPilipinas #Puso ??

— Rachelle Anne Roces (@rachelleroces23) September 27, 2014

Ugh seeing Jimmy Alapag crying ??

— Wendy Surla ? (@wndysrl) September 27, 2014

Jimmy Alapag walks to the dug out in tears. Not a good sight. ????

— Darren (@JairahMCutchon) September 27, 2014

My heart goes out to Jimmy Alapag as he heads for the dugout!

— Ris Tin (@Ristin_indeed) September 27, 2014

Nothing is more heartbreaking than seeing Jimmy Alapag cry after the game. Jimmy Almighty :((

— Jessica (@JessicaClstno) September 27, 2014

Jimmy Alapag crying after the game.. The most heart breaking sight I saw from any player.

— Cam Cruz (@camillegcruz) September 27, 2014

Mas Goosebumps yung luha ni Jimmy Alapag :( #Saludo

— Chico Dela Cruz (@chicodelacruz) September 27, 2014

How about an athlete of the year award for Jimmy Alapag? #SalamatJimmy

— Lance Advincula (@lanceromae) September 27, 2014

Damn.. Jimmy Alapag tearing up.. Nothing to be ashamed of! 25pts today and you've carried Gilas for years! Thank you, captain! @JAlapag3

— Joseph Sarona (@JosephSarona) September 27, 2014

When you see Captain Jimmy Alapag @JAlapag3 cryin'? Thats ughhhhhh... ??

— Rizzamae Delumen (@iamrmd) September 27, 2014

Jimmy Alapag crying at the end of the game is so heartbreaking.

— kimberly (@FaaanGiiirlK) September 27, 2014

the CAPTAIN himself took the blame for this loss. Jimmy Alapag is playing unconditionally. Gilas should step up too.

— Retchelle Domantay (@RetchAnne) September 27, 2014

I saw Jimmy Alapag crying ! Heartbreaking lost ! Same feeling when I saw Pingris cried last Fibaworld :((((

— Kobe Lorenzo Paras (@Im_Not_Kobe06) September 27, 2014