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AVC Challenge Cup: Kapitana Jia still proud of Alas Pilipinas despite semis loss
Alas Pilipinas star Jia De Guzman is encouraging the team to continue playing despite their knockout semifinal loss to Kazakhstan in the AVC Challenge Cup.
Kazakhstan defeated the previously unbeaten Alas Pilipinas in straight sets, advancing to the Final against Vietnam.
Alas Pilipinas will now compete for the bronze medal against Australia, aiming to secure the country's first AVC medal since 1961.
Team captain Jia de Guzman expressed pride in the team's achievements, acknowledging that the semifinals represented a different level of competition.
She emphasized the importance of learning from every game and opponent, regardless of the outcome.
De Guzman highlighted that the team's deep bench provides unpredictability to opponents.
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