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Alas hoping to draw an ace in Bangkok
Alas Pilipinas Men, the Philippine men's indoor volleyball team, commenced their 33rd Southeast Asian Games campaign by defeating Myanmar in a straight-set match with scores of 25-23, 25-20, and 25-21.
Skipper Bryan Bagunas led the way, scoring six of Alas' last 10 points in the third set to help secure the win.
The win against Myanmar puts the Philippines on the cusp of barging into the semifinals, with qualification dependent on the outcome of the Indonesia vs. Myanmar match or a Philippine victory over Indonesia.
The Philippines will face three-time SEA Games champion Indonesia on Tuesday in a match that could determine their semifinal chances.
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