Alas Pililinas in the SEA VLeague. –Photo frkm
MANILA, Philippines — Alas Pilipinas absorbed its second straight loss in the SEA VLeague Leg 2 after getting swept by Vietnam anew, 25-16, 25-20, 25-22, on Saturday in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.
The Filipino Spikers’ gallant stand wasn’t enough in the last two sets, especially in the third as Faith Nisperos drilled back-to-back attacks to cut it down to a two-point deficit, 20-22, before the Vietnamese scored back-to-back points to reach matchpoint, 22-24.
Bella Belen and Cherry Nunag cut Vietnam’s lead down to two anew but the former committed a crucial service error, handing the runner-up’s second win in the second leg.
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The Philippines won a set against Vietnam in the first leg before falling in four sets in Vinh Phuc.
The Nationals were dominated by champion and host Thailand, 25-18, 25-23, 25-16, on Friday evening.
Alas seeks another bronze finish against Indonesia on Sunday at 4 p.m.