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Gilas men slide to No. 37 in FIBA world rankings
The Philippine men's national volleyball team, Alas Pilipinas Men, has secured a spot in the Round of 16 of the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship after defeating the higher-ranked Iran.
Despite being the second-lowest ranked team in the tournament at World No. 77, Alas Pilipinas Men achieved an unprecedented victory over the 16th-ranked Iran.
The Philippines secured the win with a close 3-2 scoreline: 25-21, 21-25, 25-17, 23-25, 20-18.
Key players like Bryan Bagunas, Marck Espejo, and Leo Ordiales were instrumental in the team's offense throughout the match.
Alas Pilipinas Men capitalized on Iran's errors in the first set and mounted a crucial run in the third set to take control.
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Iran narrowly defeated Alas Pilipinas in a five-set thriller (21-25, 25-21, 17-25, 25-23, 22-20) to advance to the Round of 16 of the 2025 FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship.
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Alas Pilipinas lost to world No. 16 Iran in a five-set thriller, 21-25, 25-21, 17-25, 25-23, 22-20, in the FIVB Men's World Championship.
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