Alas Pilipinas Men look to bounce back and draw closer a 9th-place finish as they face Thailand in the classification round of the 2025 AVC Men’s Volleyball Nations Cup in Bahrain
Alas Pilipinas Men aim to end their campaign on a high note as they battle familiar foe Thailand in the 9th-11th classification round of the 2025 AVC Men’s Volleyball Nations Cup in Isa Town, Bahrain on Saturday, June 21.
After a tough group stage that saw the Philippines finish third in Pool C, the national team missed out on the quarterfinals for the third straight edition of the tournament. Still, the team remains determined to make the most of its remaining matches.
Thailand also suffered a similar fate, falling to Indonesia in a heartbreaking five-setter despite taking the first two sets. New Zealand, the third team in the lower bracket, also rounds out the classification phase after going winless in Pool D.
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Alas will once again turn to team captain Marck Espejo and rising star Leo Ordiales as they aim to replicate their thrilling five-set win over Thailand during the recently concluded Alas Pilipinas Invitationals.
The rematch is set at 12:00 AM (Manila time), where both teams will vie to improve their final standings and gain valuable momentum heading into future international tournaments.
(With reports from Kiko Demigillo)
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