AVC: Alas Pilipinas Men succumb to Thailand in straight sets
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AVC: Alas Pilipinas Men succumb to Thailand in straight sets
Kennedy Caacbay,
ABS-CBN News,
Published Jun 21, 2025 07:55 PM PHT
Alas Pilipinas Men in action against Thailand at the AVC Nations Cup 2025. Photo from Asian Volleyball Confederation
Alas Pilipinas Men in action against Thailand at the AVC Nations Cup 2025. Photo from Asian Volleyball ConfederationThe Alas Pilipinas Men were taken down by revenge-seeking Thailand, 21-25, 20-25, 18-25, in a classification match at the AVC Nations Cup 2025 on Saturday in Manama, Bahrain.
The Alas Pilipinas Men were taken down by revenge-seeking Thailand, 21-25, 20-25, 18-25, in a classification match at the AVC Nations Cup 2025 on Saturday in Manama, Bahrain.
Just last week, Alas Men have defeated Thailand here in Manila, 21-25, 25-21, 25-22, 21-25, 15-12, in the invitationals.
Just last week, Alas Men have defeated Thailand here in Manila, 21-25, 25-21, 25-22, 21-25, 15-12, in the invitationals.
The Nationals have yet to see daylight, absorbing already three straight defeats—two in the pool phase and one in this round.
The Nationals have yet to see daylight, absorbing already three straight defeats—two in the pool phase and one in this round.
National University star Buds Buddin top-scored for the national squad with eight points, three receptions and two digs.
National University star Buds Buddin top-scored for the national squad with eight points, three receptions and two digs.
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Marck Espejo, who has been stellar so far in terms of scoring, only had a point this match. Louie Ramirez and Peng Taguibolos delivered six markers each.
Marck Espejo, who has been stellar so far in terms of scoring, only had a point this match. Louie Ramirez and Peng Taguibolos delivered six markers each.
The Philippines will battle New Zealand next to settle their ranking in the Bahrain-hosted competition.
The Philippines will battle New Zealand next to settle their ranking in the Bahrain-hosted competition.
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