Alas Pilipinas in the course of the 2024 AVC Problem Cup in opposition to China.–AVC PHOTO
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MANILA, Philippines — Alas Pilipinas males’s volleyball group began its AVC Problem Cup off the incorrect foot as its gallant stand wasn’t sufficient after shedding to China, 19-25, 22-25, 22-25, on Monday morning in Isa City, Bahrain.
The Filipino Spikers, who missed their prime participant Bryan Bagunas resulting from his dedication in Taiwan, could also be swept in straight units however they didn’t go down and not using a combat in opposition to World No. 32 China.
Alas banked on the trio of Jau Umandal, Marck Espejo, and Leo Ordiales, a revelation as a beginning reverse spiker of their first Pool A sport regardless of shedding in 73 minutes.
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Umandal and Ordiales led the Philippines with 10 factors every each having 10-of-19 attacking clip, whereas Espejo chipped in eight factors constructed on six kills and two blocks.
“It was a troublesome sport. I do know we simply did our greatest [but] we fell brief and made numerous errors however yeah it was a great sport,” stated Espejo, the group captain within the Nationals’ first stint as Alas Pilipinas.
Setter Owa Retamar made his nationwide group return, orchestrating the group’s offense and scoring two factors. Kim Malabunga contributed 5 factors, whereas back-to-back UAAP MVP Josh Ybañez debuted as a beginning libero for Alas.
China captain Jiang Chuan delivered the killer blows within the final two units together with the game-winning cross-court hit to stave off Alas’ valiant effort and provides his group an early 1-0 lead in Pool A.
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“It was a great match. I’m so pleased with the group as a result of we performed in opposition to a really sturdy group, China. We’ve three younger gamers on the court docket and the fellows performed very properly. The rating was not the identical once you look [it’s] 3-0 however the combat was good,” stated Alas coach Sergio Veloso. “As I advised my gamers, generally we win however each time it is advisable to be taught.”
Alas fights for pricey life in opposition to host Bahrain on early Tuesday morning (Manila time). The Philippines must win the sport to advance to the quarterfinals.
“The gymnasium right here is so full and I count on to have a really superb match. It’s our risk, now it is advisable to win the following match to go to the following spherical,” Veloso stated.
Zhang Jingyin led the Chinese language with 15 factors. Chuan had 13 factors, whereas Wang Dongehen added seven factors.
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