Alas Pilipinas managed to challenge host Indonesia by going all the way to a fifth set, but they could not quite get the job done in the SEA V.League Leg 2 opener.
Alas Pilipinas Men went toe-to-toe with host Indonesia in a thrilling five-set battle but came up short in their 5th SEA V.League opener.
Indonesia prevailed, 25-19, 19-25, 21-25, 25-22, 15-8.
Jade Disquitado top-scored with 20 points from 16 attacks, one block, and three aces. Leo Ordiales added 16 points from 13 attacks, a block, and two aces.