Alas Pilipinas finally scored a win, beating Indonesia to bag the bronze medal in the first leg of the 5th SEA V.League.
Alas Pilipinas Women are not going home empty-handed.
After a couple of futile attempts, the Filipinas spikers carved out a win after downing Indonesia, 25-20, 25-20, 16-25, 25-13, to secure their third straight bronze medal in the SEA V.League Sunday, August 3.
Alas capped the first leg of the competition with a 1-2 record, enough to clinch its spot on the podium.
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With their net defense on point, the Philippine contingent seized control in the first two sets before their foes momentarily figured things out in the following frame.
All of a sudden, Alas looked disorganized on both ends, and Indonesia pounced on the chaos.
A horrendous first ball for the Filipinas allowed Indonesia to take an early 16-9 cushion.
There was really nothing Alas could do against their opponents' relentless attack, with Adelea Ajeng scoring on back-to-back hits to pocket the third frame.
Jia de Guzman (center) celebrates with her Alas Pilipinas teammates. | Photo (c) SAVA
But that only fired up Alas.
Come Set 4, the Filipinas got their bearings together, battering Indonesia from all angles to go on a 15-4 tear behind Eya Laure.
Angel Canino then put the finishing touches to the much-needed victory, scoring five the team’s final six points including the medal-sealing hit from the back row.