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FIVB: Angiolino Frigoni brings winning pedigree to Alas Pilipinas Men
World No. 88 Alas Pilipinas Men secured the country's first-ever win at the FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship by defeating World No. 22 Egypt, 29-27, 23-25, 25-21, 25-21.
Setter Owa Retamar's 40 excellent sets were crucial, while Leo Ordiales contributed 21 points against Egypt.
Marck Espejo sealed the major upset over Egypt with a game-winning block, a moment he hopes will mark a turning point for Philippine men's volleyball.
This historic victory propelled the team to No. 77 in the FIVB world rankings, an 11-place jump.
Alas Pilipinas coach Angiolino Frigoni expressed disbelief and happiness, stating it was a "miraculous" victory.
Frigoni, who previously coached Egypt to the African Championships in 2015, has been coaching Alas Pilipinas for 15-16 months.
Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham "Bambol" Tolentino lauded the win, calling it a "dream come true" that will elevate Philippine volleyball.
With a 1-1 record in Pool A, Alas Pilipinas faces a virtual do-or-die match against Iran to qualify for the knockout phase.
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