After another pair of tough losses to Vietnam and Thailand, Alas Pilipinas look to turn into positives by ending the 2025 SEA V.League with a second bronze medal.
Alas Pilipinas are determined to turn their campaign around when they face fellow winless Indonesia in the second leg of the SEA V.League on Sunday. Match time is at 5:00 p.m. (PH time) from the Ninh Binh Gymnasium.
Both squads enter the match at 0-2, with Alas looking to once again land on the podium after winning the bronze medal in the first leg in Thailand.
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The Filipinas are coming off a 22-25, 17-25, 26-24, 16-25 loss to unbeaten Thailand, where flashes of grit weren’t enough to topple the eight-time champions.
Angel Canino provided the spark in set 3, capping the frame with back-to-back points to extend the match. But Thailand’s firepower and composure showed in the fourth, opening with a 9-2 blitz to pull away for good.
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For Alas, the duel with Indonesia is more than a battle for their first win — it’s a chance to keep its steady pace in the region while keeping the team's medal streak alive. A victory would give them another podium finish before the SEA V.League.
(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
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