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GMA Network
20-07-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
Alas Pilipinas Men fumble against Vietnam to finish 4th in SEA V.League Leg 2
Alas Pilipinas Men finished outside the podium again as they absorbed a 23-25, 25-21, 17-25, 15-22 loss to Vietnam to close out their campaign in SEA V. League Leg 2 on Sunday in Indonesia. The Filipinos made a gallant Set 2 win, but succumbed in the endgame following a massive closing run from the Vietnamese. The Philippines ended its campaign at the fourth spot with a 1-3 card while Vietnam is already assured of at least a bronze medal with a 3-1 record. Alas kept Vietnam at bay early in the fourth with rising power opposite hitter Leo Ordiales scoring back-to-back points on an attack and block to send the Philippines to a slim 8-7 lead. Vietnam, however, slowly established a separation when Thanh Hai Nguyen and Ngoc Thuan Nguyen brought Vietnam to a 12-9 cushion. The world no. 61 Vietnam then followed it with a 4-3 rampage capped by an attack error from Jade Disquitado as they zoomed to a 16-12 lead. Peng Taguibolos' quick play saw the Philippines pulling to within four, 14-18, but Vietnam rode on a strong close-out act with Thanh Hai Nguyen unleashing another kill from the middle to send them to the match point, 24-15. Hiep Pham punctuated Vietnam's commanding fourth-set display with a sharp push from the right side, leaving the Philippines defense in disarray. Later, host Indonesia and three-time gold medalist Thailand will duke it out for the top spot. Currently, the Indonesians are unbeaten with a 3-0 card while the Thais hold a 2-1 slate. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
19-07-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
Heartbreak for Alas Men as Thailand completes reverse sweep in SEA V.League
Alas Pilipinas Men failed to sustain their early momentum, falling victim to a stunning reverse sweep by Thailand, 25-18, 25-18, 14-25, 23-25, 7-15, in the SEA V. League Leg 2 on Saturday in Indonesia. The loss sent the Filipinos to a 1-2 card as they are now on the brink of finishing outside the podium anew while the multi-titled Thais improved to 2-1 to remain on track for four gold medals in a row. The Philippines staged a comeback in Set 4 with Peng Taguibolos punishing Thailand's floor defense with back-to-back aces, 10-12, but Amornthep Khonan and Chaiwat Thungkham proved to be the one-two punch for the Thais as they soared to a 23-20 cushion. Khonan sent Thais to set point before middle blocker Kissada Nilwasai completed a quick play that dragged the Philippines to another five-set duel. The Filipinos kept it close early in the final frame with Leo Ordiales unloading a kill from the right side for a 5-6 deficit. Thailand, though, retaliated with three straight points capped by another opposite kill from Khonan, 9-5. Alas could not solve the puzzle that was Thailand's net defense as the Leg 1 champions strung together two consecutive denials on Jade Disquitado and Ordiales for a 12-6 advantage. Ordiales would still come up with another kill, but three straight errors from the Philippines allowed Thailand to complete the mighty reverse sweep. The Philippines will look to end its campaign on a high note on Sunday against Vietnam while Thailand will take on host Indonesia for its final assignment. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
18-07-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
Alas Pilipinas Men beat Cambodia, get first win in SEA V.League Leg 2
The Alas Pilipinas Men defeated Cambodia, 25-23, 25-22, 23-25, 25-18, to barge into the win column of the second league of this year's SEA on Friday in Jakarta, Indonesia. The win came just two days after the Philippines fell short against the host country in Alas' campaign opener. In Set 4, the two teams were tied at 15 but the Philippines scored back-to-back to gain momentum. Cambodia then put a halt to Alas' streak but the latter held off the former as it made a 4-0 run after the Cambodians trailed 19-17. Cambodia answered back, but Alas eventually notched the win, The Philippines will play Thailand next on Saturday. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
16-07-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
Alas Pilipinas loses steam vs. Indonesia to open SEA V. League Leg 2 run
Alas Pilipinas Men ran out of steam in a five-set showdown against home team Indonesia, absorbing a 19-25, 25-19, 25-21, 22-25, 8-15 loss to open their campaign at the 2025 SEA Leg 2 on Wednesday. The Filipinos made a late run in the fourth set, but faltered in the final frame to go 0-1 in the second leg while the hosts were off to a 1-0 start in front of their home crowd. Down 19-23 in the fourth frame, the visiting Filipinos unleashed a 4-0 run capped by a block from the tandem of Steven Rotter and Peng Taguibolos as they cut the deficit to one, 22-23. Rivan Nurmulki and Hendra Kurniawan then provided the last two points on an attack and block, respectively, to drag the Philippines to a deciding fifth set. Fahri Septian Putratrama then single-handedly lifted the two-time SEA gold medalist Indonesia in the fifth frame, scoring three service aces as part of a 5-0 start which he eventually stretched to a 9-3 cushion with an attack. The Philippines tried to make some runs with Eco Adajar going for a one-two dunk, but Indonesia quickly answered with a 3-0 blast to mount a 13-5 advantage. Jade Disquitado unloaded an ace to close out another desperate 3-0 rampage from the Filipinos, but Putratama finished what he had started as he sealed the victory with an opposite kill and another ace. Alas, which settled for a fourth-place finish during Leg 1 in Candon City, will take on Cambodia next on Friday while Indonesia faces Vietnam on Thursday. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
13-07-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
Alas Pilipinas Men fall to Indonesia to finish 4th in SEA V. League Leg 1
Alas Pilipinas Men failed to land on the podium after absorbing a 25-19, 25-17, 25-17 loss to Indonesia, closing out their 2025 SEA V. League Leg 1 campaign at fourth spot on Sunday in Candon City. The Filipinos wrapped up their run with a 2-2 card similar to Vietnam, but will finish just outside the podium due to the latter holding a superior sets-won points. Indonesia will bag the silver place with a 3-1 card as Thailand captured its third straight gold medal. Leo Ordiales was among the bright spots for the Philippines, finishing with 12 points and two digs while his National University teammates Buds Buddin and Jade Disquitado each finished with six markers. The troika connived as Alas kept the game close early in Set 3 with Ordiales even tying things up at 7-all. But the Indonesians, the reigning three-time SEA Games champions, slowly pulled away with Fazza Fauzan Rama denying Disuitado to bring his side to a 15-8 cushion. That sparked the breakaway for Indonesia as Natanael Jasen took advantage of an overpass from the Philippines to make it a sizable 23-14 advantage. Rama then unleashed one from the opposite side to clinch the match point at 24-16 before Arnez Arabi Boy soared above the single block of Disquitado to finish it off from the right wing. Boy paced Indonesia with 21 points anchored on 15 attacks, four aces, and two blocks while Rama and Septian Fahri chipped in 11 and seven markers apiece as they claimed their third silver finish in a row. Alas, meanwhile, failed to extend its podium streak after seizing back-to-back bronze medals last year. —JMB, GMA Integrated News
