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Alas Men falter vs Thais, absorb heartbreaking SEA V. League reverse sweep
The Philippine men's volleyball team, Alas Pilipinas Men, suffered a reverse sweep loss against Thailand in the SEA V. League Leg 2, with the final set score being 18-25, 18-25, 25-14, 25-23, 15-7.
Despite leading the first two sets, the team faltered as Thailand rallied to win the next three.
This defeat drops the Philippine team's record to 1-2, diminishing their podium finish hopes.
Alas Pilipinas Men now need Thailand to win against Indonesia and for the Philippines to defeat Vietnam to have a chance at a medal.
Key plays included Peng Taguibolos' aces in the fourth set and Leo Ordiales' late rally in the same set, but Thailand's Kissada Nilsawai ultimately secured the win for them.
Thailand's effective net defense was crucial in the final set, allowing them to pull away and secure the victory.
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