Alas Pilipinas face Chinese Taipei in the semifinals of the 2025 AVC Women's Nations Cup, looking to repeat their dominant sweep in last year's AVC Challenge Cup and secure a Finals berth.
Alas Pilipinas Women look to punch their ticket to the finals as they face Chinese Taipei in the 2025 AVC Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup semifinals at the Dong Anh Gymnasium in Hanoi, Vietnam on Friday, June 13.
The Philippines earned the top spot in Pool B at 4-1 after sweeping Kazakhstan in its final pool play match, while Chinese Taipei booked the second seed in Pool A after a four-set victory over India to wrap up group play at 3-1.
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The semifinal showdown serves as a rematch of their recent encounter in last year’s AVC Challenge Cup, where Alas Women dominated with a straight-set victory, 25-13, 25-21, 25-18.
In that match, Eya Laure and Vanie Gandler powered the squad with 15 and 12 points, respectively.
This time, the national team will count on its superstar core of Alyssa Solomon, Bella Belen, and Angel Canino to carry the scoring load and sustain their undefeated campaign.
Against Kazakhstan, Belen and Solomon combined for 30 points, while Canino added 13 markers of her own.
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With a finals berth on the line, Alas Pilipinas will look to make history against a pesky Chinese Taipei squad led by Chang Yi-Chi and Hsu Wan-Yun.
Tip-off for the semifinal match is set for 9:00 p.m.
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