Alas Pilipinas swept all its preliminary matches, including a decisive victory over Chinese Taipei on Sunday, leading Pool A at the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenge Cup for Women.
The Philippine National Women’s Volleyball Team also secured its first-ever semifinal berth in the AVCCC after defeating Iran on Saturday, marking a historic milestone for the team.
The Nationals have dominated the competition, achieving successive wins since the tournament’s start on May 22, 2024, at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila. Here are the match results:
- Philippines vs. Chinese Taipei, 3-0, May 26
- Philippines vs. Iran, 3-0, May 25
- Philippines vs. India, 3-1, May 24
- Philippines vs. Australia, 3-1, May 23
The Alas Pilipinas Women have booked a semis spot at the #AVCChallengeCup, marking a milestone for the Philippines. My full report via @GoodNewsPinas_ https://t.co/2pBFNaKPnF
— Angie Quadra Balibay (@AngieQBalibay) May 27, 2024
“Yun nga nandito na kami so hindi na kami titigil na gumawa ng history para sa Philippine volleyball (We’re here now, and we won’t stop making history for Philippine volleyball),” declared outside spiker Eya Laure, who led with 15 points, including 12 attacks, two aces, and a block.
Managed by the Premier Volleyball League (PVL), the undefeated Philippine team will face Pool B’s second seed, Kazakhstan, in the semifinal match set for Tuesday, May 28, at 7 p.m. The Filipinas seek revenge against the Kazakhstani, who defeated them at the Asian Senior Women’s Volleyball Championship last year.
The semifinalists of the 2024 AVC Challenge Cup for Women include the Philippines, Australia, Vietnam, and Kazakhstan.
Winners will be awarded on Wednesday, May 29, and earn the right to compete in the Volleyball World Challenger Cup from July 4-7, 2024, in Manila.
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