Alas Pilipinas falls short vs Vietnam to open VTV Cup campaign
The Alas Pilipinas Women fell short against Vietnam, 25-20, 25-21, 25-21, to open their campaign in the VTV Cup on Sunday in Vietnam.
The Philippines and Vietnam were tied at 15 in the third set before Vietnam went on a 3-0 run to take the lead. MJ Phillips then put Alas at 16 before Tran Thi Than Thuy scored back-to-back for Vietnam. Alleiah Malaluan then scored one for Alas, but a block from Vietnam put them at 21. A net touch challenge was deemed successful then for the Philippines to put them at 18 before Tran Thi Than Thuy once again scored for Vietnam.
Malaluan then scored another one for Alas before the Vietnam team captain put Vietnam at 23. Brooke Van Sickle gave a glimmer of hope for Alas before Vietnam reached match point. Leila Cruz salvaged one match point but Vietnam eventually sealed the victory.
Alas Pilipinas will be back in action on Monday and will face Sichuan Wuliangchun from China.
—JKC, GMA Integrated News
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