After missing out in Leg 1, Alas Pilipinas Men have the chance to ensure a podium finish against Vietnam in Leg 2 of the SEA V.League.
Jade Disquitado and Alas Pilipinas Men look to salvage a podium finish as they face Vietnam in their final match of Leg 2 of the 2025 SEA V.League on Sunday, July 20.
Match time is 5:00 p.m., at the Jakarta International Velodrome in Indonesia.
The Filipinos are coming off a heartbreaking collapse to Thailand on Saturday, where they blew a 2-0 set lead and lost in five.
Now, a victory over Vietnam is crucial to securing at least a bronze medal finish and avoiding a late drop in the standings.
Disquitado, who struggled to find his rhythm in their last match, hopes to bounce back and lead Alas to its first podium of the season after missing out in Leg 1.
But Vietnam won’t be an easy hurdle.
Riding high after beating Thailand in their own grudge match, the Vietnamese still have a shot at silver depending on the result of the final game between host Indonesia and Thailand.
Spearheading their charge is Nguyen Ngoc Thuan, the Leg 1 Best Outside Spiker, who will look to anchor the Vietnamese offense.
In their previous encounter, Alas swept Vietnam in straight sets. But with medals and redemption on the line, both teams are expected to go all out in what could be a fiery finale to their Jakarta campaign.
(With reports from Luisa Morales)
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