HIGHLIGHTS: AVC Challenge Cup 2024 May 23

AVC Challenge Cup 2024 schedule of games May 23

Rizal Memorial Coliseum

10 a.m. – Indonesia vs Hong Kong
1 p.m. – Chinese Taipei vs India
4 p.m. – Vietnam vs Singapore
7 p.m. – Philippines (Alas Pilipinas) vs Australia

SCHEDULE OF PH GAMES HERE.

AVC Cup: Jia De Guzman’s leadership brings Alas Pilipinas together

Alas Pilipinas’ star setter Jia de Guzman during the Philippines’ first game in the AVC Challenge Cup. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIREr.net

MANILA, Philippines — Angel Canino, Eya Laure, and Sisi Rondina formed a potent trio for Alas Pilipinas’ first AVC Challenge Cup game, but they all gave credit to  leadership and playmaking of veteran setter Jia De Guzman.

Bringing her solid experience from the Denso AiryBees in Japan, De Guzman led Alas to a 22-25, 25-19, 25-16, 25-21 win over Australia before an energetic 4,945 crowd on Thursday evening at Rizal Memorial Coliseum.

But the Alas team captain believes it was a total team effort with the help of her fellow veteran and libero Dawn Macandili-Catindig. FULL STORY

AVC Cup: Sisi Rondina finds a way to deliver vs taller Australia

Alas Pilipinas’ Sisi Rondina rises for a hit against Australia in a AVC Challenge Cup game 2024. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines —  Sisi Rondina stood tall on her Alas Pilipinas debut, towing the Philippines past the much taller Australia, 22-25, 25-19, 25-16, 25-21,  in the AVC Challenge Cup  Thursday evening at Rizal Memorial Coliseum.

The 5-foot-6 outside spiker delivered 16 points built on 15 attacks and an ace to outplay the Australians, who boast an average height of 5-foot-11. FULL STORY

AVC Cup: Alas Pilipinas beats taller Australia to kick off campaign

Alas Pilipinas in its debut in the AVC Challenge Cup 2024 against Australia. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

Despite only having a short preparation time, Alas Pilipinas bucked an opening set upset to log its first victory in the AVC Challenge Cup opposite a much taller Australian side, 22-25, 25-19, 25-16, 25-21, Thursday night at Rizal Memorial Coliseum.

La Salle’s Angel Canino, one of the young bloods in the lineup, and Eya Laure provided big numbers for Alas with 17 points apiece.

Canino landed 15 attacks, a block and an ace for the strong opening game win and Laure 14 attacks, two aces and a block to give Australia its first loss after defeating Chinese-Taipei on Wednesday. FULL STORY

AVC Cup: Angel Canino shines as opposite hitter in Alas Pilipinas debut

Alas Pilipinas’ Angel Canino celebrates with her teammates after a point against Australia in the AVC Challenge Cup 2024. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines — Angel Canino may be playing a new position as an opposite hitter, but she still shone bright in her Alas Pilipinas debut in the AVC Challenge Cup Thursday evening at Rizal Memorial Coliseum.

Converted from outside spiker to the opposite for the tournament, the La Salle star was hailed as the Player of the Game with a game-high 17 points leading the Philippines to a thrilling 22-25, 25-19, 25-16, 25-21 win over the taller Australia in Pool A. FULL STORY

VIDEO: Alas Pilipinas after winning debut in AVC Challenge Cup 2024

Alas Pilipinas players and coaches discuss their opening game win over Australia.

AVC Cup live updates: Philippines (Alas Pilipinas) vs Australia

The home team Philippines makes its AVC Challenge Cup 2024 debut against Australia at 7pm.

AVC Cup updates: Vietnam vs Singapore

Thi Bich Tuyen Nguyen on Vietnam’s second win in the AVC Challenge Cup 2024.

FINAL: Vietnam (2-0) sweeps Singapore (0-2), 25-8, 29-27, 25-10, for the early Pool B lead.

Alas Pilipinas arrives for first AVC Cup match

The home crowd is ready to cheer for Alas Pilipinas.

Alas Pilipinas arrives at Rizal Memorial Coliseum ahead of its match against Australia.

AVC Cup: India goes 2-0 ahead of Alas Pilipinas clash

India players during their game against Chinese Taipei in the AVC Challenge Cup 2024. –VOLLEYBALL PH PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines — India earned its second win in Pool A, dominating Chinese Taipei, 25-19, 25-13, 25-16, ahead of its duel against the home team, Alas Pilipinas, in the AVC Challenge Cup on Thursday at Rizal Memorial Coliseum.

Soorya Soorya imposed her will at the frontline, tallying eight of the team’s 14 blocks to finish with a game-high 15 points to stay unbeaten in Pool B  following their opening day win over Iran.

“I’m feeling very happy that we won and we are hoping that we can get more wins. Our teammates are very supportive and our coaches, the India audience are very supportive. This time, we’re gonna win this tournament,” said Soorya as only the top two teams of each group will advance to the semifinals next week. FULL STORY

AVC Updates: Chinese Taipei vs India

STATS: India vs Chinese Taipei (May 23).

FINAL: India (2-0) dominates Chinese Taipei (0-2), 25-19, 25-13, 25-16, for an early Pool A lead. They will face Alas Pilipinas tomorrow.

AVC Cup updates: Indonesia vs Hong Kong

Hong Kong start Yu Ying talks about her team’s first victory on Thursday in the ongoing AVC Challenge Cup 2024.

STATS: Hong Kong vs Indonesia (May 23).

Always welcome at ‘home,’ Jia keeps focus on PH squad

Alas Pilipinas’ Jia De Guzman during the AVC Challenge Cup press conference.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

If it was up to Sherwin Meneses, he would gladly welcome his former lead setter Jia de Guzman back to Creamline.

But where De Guzman will next take her act after leading Alas Pilipinas in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenge Cup starting on Thursday is still up in the air.

“Creamline will always be my home, but I still don’t have a clear direction right now after the national team,” De Guzman told the Inquirer. “Right now, the national team is the only thing that’s sure for me. That’s the priority.” FULL STORY

AVC Cup: Australia beats Chinese Taipei, faces Alas Pilipinas next

Australia team during its AVC Challenge Cup 2024 game against Chinese Taipei. –CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines — Less than 24 hours before its duel against host Alas Pilipinas, Australia kicked off its AVC Challenge Cup campaign with a 23-25, 25-15, 25-19, 25-18 victory over Chinese Taipei in Pool A on Wednesday evening at Rizal Memorial Coliseum.

Caitlin Tipping powered the Aussies with 21 points built on a 19-of-34 attacking clip, while Cassandra Dodd stood tall with 16 points, providing 10 of the team’s 18 blocks to beat Chinese Taipei before facing the Philippines on Thursday at 7 p.m. FULL STORY

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