Alas Pilipinas beats New Zealand, eyes semis
Alas Pilipinas secured a crucial victory against New Zealand on Wednesday in Hanoi, Vietnam, improving their chances for a semifinals ticket in the AVC Women's Volleyball Nations Cup.
The match saw Eya Laure leading with 12 points as Alas Pilipinas swept the Volley Ferns, winning 25-17, 25-21, and 25-18 to improve their record to 3-1 in Pool B.
Following a heartbreaking five-set loss to Iran earlier this week, coach Jorge Edson Souza de Brito emphasized that his team remains motivated and focused on learning while winning.
With Kazakhstan leading the pool at an unbeaten 3-0 record, Alas Pilipinas will face them in their final pool play match on Thursday, which could determine their path to the semifinals.
The Philippine team’s strong response against New Zealand demonstrates their resilience and determination to fight for a spot in the next round of the competition.
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