Alas Pilipinas seek to bounce back from their opening loss, colliding with African champion Egypt in a crucial Pool A matchup at the 2025 FIVB Men's World Championship.
Alas Pilipinas are back on the court, hungry for redemption as they face African powerhouse Egypt in their second Pool A assignment at the 2025 FIVB Men’s World Championship.
After a tough debut against Tunisia, the Filipinos aim to turn lessons into results against the reigning African champions, who are coming off a stunning four-set victory over Iran.
The world no. 89 Philippines will bank on star spikers Bryan Bagunas and Marck Espejo, while also hoping for more production from Leo Ordiales, Peng Taguibolos, and Owa Retamar.
The stage is once again set at the Mall of Asia Arena, with the home crowd ready to rally behind the national squad as they look to break through with a historic win.
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SET 2
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- Josafat with a big block for Alas. Tied at 17
- Seif Abed in double figures as well. 17-15 Egypt
- Egypt calls for time as a Malabunga slide hit allows Alas to tie things up at 12
- Malabunga quick hit and Alas is within one, 10-11
- Bagunas in double figures for Alas but Egypt keeps a safe distance, 10-6
- Fast start for Egypt in set 2 for a 5-2 lead
SET 1
- END OF SET 1: Ordiales delivers a powerful ace. Alas on the board first, 29-27
- Malabunga with the big block. Alas set point, 28-27
- Bagunas saves another set point. Tied at 27
- Back-to-back service errors for Egypt on set point. Tied at 25
- Another net touch favors Alas. Tied at 22
- Three straight points for Egypt to take a 21-19 lead
- Bagunas on the second touch to make it 19-18 Alas
- Bagunas drills another kill, then Malabunga gets a block. Alas back on top, 18-17
- Alas attack error off the timeout. Egypt takes over, 16-15
- Bagunas is heating up. Three straight kills to make it 13-11 Alas
- Bagunas finally on the board. 11-9 Alas
- Net touch favors Alas. The Philippines lead, 10-8
- Big hit from Ordiales. 7-4 Alas
- Retamar block and an Egypt attack error. Alas leads, 6-4
- Another Ordiales attack goes wide but Alas gets the point thanks to a touch. Tied at 4
- Espejo with a booming hit from the back row. Tied at 3
- Ordiales gets Alas on the board first
Alas starters vs. Egypt: Bagunas, Ordiales, Taguibolos, Malabunga, Retamar, Espejo, Ybañez (L)