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Alas women fall short of bronze
The Philippine women's indoor volleyball team, Alas Pilipinas, failed to secure a medal in the Southeast Asian Games after losing to Indonesia in the bronze medal match with scores of 26-28, 25-13, 28-30, and 24-26.
This loss marks the Philippines' fourth consecutive defeat to Indonesia in the third-place match since 2019, extending their medal drought to 20 years.
Megawati Hangestri Pertiwi delivered crucial points for Indonesia, including the game-winning block sealed by Chelsa Berliana Nurtomo in the fourth set.
The Indonesian team earned their fourth straight bronze medal and have placed third in 10 of the last 11 SEA Games.
Despite the loss, Alas Pilipinas had previously won four straight matches against Indonesia in the SEA V.League.
Coach Jorge Souza De Brito made a substitution during critical moments of the first and third sets, subbing out Jia De Guzman.
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