Alas Pilipinas can keep pace for the gold medal with a win against newcomers Cambodia on Saturday at the SEA V.League.
Buds Buddin and Alas Pilipinas look to keep their gold medal hopes alive when they take on SEA V.League newcomers Cambodia on Saturday, July 12 at 6 p.m. at the Candon City Arena in Ilocos Sur.
Reeling from a tough loss to powerhouse Thailand, the home team shifts its focus to regaining momentum against a Cambodia squad still searching for its first win since moving up from the SEA V.League Challenge division.
Despite the setback, Alas Pilipinas remains in contention for the top podium spot following Thailand’s shock loss to Vietnam.
Alas will be boosted by the return of hitter Louie Ramirez, while setter Owa Retamar is working to be healthy enough to orchestrate the offense.
Buddin, who has been one of the most consistent performers for the national team, is expected to take on a bigger role as they try to assert dominance early and avoid another upset.
Cambodia, for its part, will lean on Veasna Voeurn, who impressed with a 16-point outing in their spirited loss to Indonesia.
The visiting side will be eager to make a breakthrough, but Alas hopes to deliver in front of the home crowd and stay firmly in the hunt for a historic SEA V.League finish.
(With reports from Luisa Morales)
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