HIGHLIGHTS: AVC Challenge Cup 2024 May 24 (Alas Pilipinas vs India)
AVC Challenge Cup 2024 schedule of games May 24
Rizal Memorial Coliseum
10 a.m. – Iran vs Chinese Taipei
1 p.m. – Kazakhstan vs Vietnam
4 p.m. – Indonesia vs Singapore
7 p.m. – India vs Philippines (Alas Pilipinas)
SCHEDULE OF PH GAMES HERE.
AVC Cup: Thea Gagate continues to play solid for Alas Pilipinas
Alas Pilipinas’ Thea Gagate during an AVC Challenge CUp 2024 game against India. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Thea Gagate has been standing tall for Alas Pilipinas so far, helping the home team win its first two games in the AVC Challenge Cup.
Gagate sustained her fine form with 12 points, forming a strong wall with Fifi Sharma to overcome another slow start before taking down India, 22-25, 25-21, 25-17, 25-18, on Friday evening in front of 3,800 fans at Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
“Coming into every game, my mindset is to give my best always. And show what I can do and contribute to our team,” said Gagate in Filipino after drilling 11 attacks and a block. FULL STORY
AVC Cup: Angel Canino-Eya Laure tandem powering Alas Pilipinas
Alas Pilipinas’ Eya Laure and Angel Canino during the AVC Challenge Cup game against India. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Angel Canino and Eya Laure have stepped up as Alas Pilipinas’ 1-2 punch after leading the young team to a 2-0 start in Pool A in the AVC Challenge Cup.
Canino and Laure continued to form a potent combo as the hard-hitting pair led the way for Alas to a rousing 22-25, 25-21, 25-17, 25-18 win over India on Friday evening in front of 3,800 fans at Rizal Memorial Coliseum. FULL STORY
VIDEOS: Alas Pilipinas after going 2-0 in AVC Challenge Cup 2024
Alas Pilipinas players and coaches discuss their win over Australia that put the team at 2-0 in Pool A.
A heartwarming assist by coach Jorge De Brito to a Filipino fan. #AVCChallengeCup @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/3TxGNSE9tn
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 24, 2024
Eya Laure and Angel Canino on being Alas’ 1-2 punch. #AVCChallengeCup @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/ssvPl26NNJ
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 24, 2024
Thea Gagate on her impressive showing so far for Alas. #AVCChallengeCup @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/XO7UUDEwDC
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 24, 2024
Jia De Guzman after their second win. #AVCChallengeCup @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/TVOWBb7TF6
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 24, 2024
AVC Cup: Alas Pilipinas stops India to stay unbeaten at 2-0
Alas Pilipinas women’s team during a AVC Challenge Cup 2024 game against India. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Alas Pilipinas overcame another slow start before handing India its first defeat, 22-25, 25-21, 25-17, 25-18, and getting its second win in the AVC Challenge Cup in front of another electric crowd at Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
Angel Canino continued to shine in Pilipinas jersey as she, once again, led the charge for the Filipinos, who solidified their semifinal chances with a group lead of 2-0 record in Pool A.
Only the top two teams will advance to the knockout semifinals on Tuesday next week. FULL STORY
STATS: Philippines vs India #AVCChallengeCup @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/dYgEJxFoif
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 24, 2024
AVC Cup Live Updates: Alas Pilipinas vs India
The Philippines tries to go 2-0 in the AVC Challenge Cup Challenge 2024, going up against India at 7pm.
Eya Laure delivers Alas’ second win. #AVCChallengeCup @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/09zGfprT9g
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 24, 2024
FINAL: Alas Pilipinas (2-0) deals India’s (2-1) first defeat, 22-25, 25-21, 25-17, 25-18, to boost its semifinal chances in the #AVCChallengeCup. | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/E5QiSIuc5F
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 24, 2024
END OF SET 3: Alas Pilipinas 25, India 17
Fifi Sharma gives the home team a 2-1 lead. #AVCChallengeCup | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/UAIH9fwIJe
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 24, 2024
END OF SET 2: Alas Pilipinas 25, India 21
Angel Canino takes charge late in the second set to tie the game to one set apiece. #AVCChallengeCup | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/4EDYzzTGLR
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 24, 2024
END OF SET 1: India 25, Alas Pilipinas 22#AVCChallengeCup @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/6LHAzTt3Nq
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 24, 2024
ALAS STARTERS vs INDIA: Jia De Guzman, Fifi Sharma, Eya Laure, Angel Canino, Thea Gagate, Sisi Rondina. Libero: Dawn Macandili-Catindig#AVCChallengeCup @INQUIRERSports
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 24, 2024
Alas Pilipinas warms up for its match against India. #AVCChallengeCup @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/SApUn9nMBk
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 24, 2024
AVC Cup update: Indonesia vs Singapore
FINAL: Indonesia (1-1) enters the win column in Pool B with a 25-14, 25-13, 25-14 rout of Singapore (0-3).
STATS: Indonesia vs Singapore #AVCChallengeCup @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/C3Mw0ptVbB
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 24, 2024
FINAL: Indonesia (1-1) enters the win column in Pool B with a 25-14, 25-13, 25-14 rout of Singapore (0-3). #AVCChallengeCup @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/WE7tSISGyb
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 24, 2024
AVC Cup: Vietnam nears sweep of pool stage, upends Kazakhstan
Vietnam’s Nguyen Thi Bich Tuyen in the AVC Challenge Cup 2024 against Kazakhstan. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Nguyen Thi Bich Tuyen erupted for 30 points to put defending champion Vietnam on the verge of sweeping Pool B after beating Kazakhstan, 25-14, 25-19, 14-25, 25-23, in the AVC Challenge Cup on Friday at Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
Tuyen closed out the fourth set with 10 points to finish the game with 26 kills, three blocks, and an ace to keep the Vietnamese unbeaten in three games sans tournament MVP Tran Thi Thanh Thuy.
“We didn’t have a game against Kazakhstan for a long time, like six years. This time, when we played against them they were really tall and strong so they were a little bit intimidating. But our team did pretty well today. I’m very proud,” said Thuy, who was in uniform but sat out. FULL STORY
AVC update:Kazakhstan vs Vietnam
FINAL: Vietnam (3-0) stays unbeaten in Pool B after beating Kazakhstan (1-1), 25-14, 25-19, 14-25, 25-23.
STATS: Vietnam vs Kazakhstan #AVCChallengeCup @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/47zg8WocEl
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 24, 2024
FINAL: Vietnam (3-0) stays unbeaten in Pool B after beating Kazakhstan (1-1), 25-14, 25-19, 14-25, 25-23.#AVCChallengeCup @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/IneJ8LXAxa
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 24, 2024
AVC Cup update: Iran vs Chinese Taipei
FINAL: Iran (1-1) sends Chinese Taipei (0-3) to the brink of elimination, 24-26, 25-20, 25-18, 28-26, in Pool A.
STATS: Iran vs Chinese Taipei #AVCChallengeCup @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/KtvlYGK6kx
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 24, 2024
FINAL: Iran (1-1) sends Chinese Taipei (0-3) to the brink of elimination, 24-26, 25-20, 25-18, 28-26, in Pool A. #AVCChallengeCup @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/4U4p0TAqIe
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 24, 2024
AVC Cup: Fifi Sharma hopes to sustain play after solid debut
Alas Pilipinas’ Fifi Sharma and Eya Laure celebrate a point during their game against Australia in thw AVC Challenge Cup 2024. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIREr.net
MANILA, Philippines — After an impressive start in front of an electric crowd, Fifi Sharma hopes Alas Pilipinas sustains its momentum as it battles unbeaten India in a crucial Pool A match in the AVC Challenge Cup on Friday at Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
Sharma had a decent national team debut with seven points to help Alas overcome the taller Australia, 22-25, 25-19, 25-16, 25-21, on Thursday evening. FULL STORY
AVC Cup: Alas Pilipinas looks to bank on ‘weapons’ vs taller India
Alas Pilipinas in its debut in the AVC Challenge Cup 2024 against Australia. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Riding on the crest of Alas Pilipinas’ big win over Australia, coach Jorge Souza De Brito continues to lean on the team’s strengths against another tall team, India, in the AVC Challenge Cup on Friday at Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
The women’s national team banked on Jia De Guzman’s veteran smarts and “a lot of weapons” to overcome a slow start and subdue the taller Australians, 22-25, 25-19, 25-16, 25-21, on Thursday evening in front of an electric 4,945 crowd. FULL STORY
Eya Laure, Sisi Rondina get ‘UST feels’ with Alas Pilipinas reunion
Alas Pilipinas players, including Eya Laure and Sisi Rondina, during an AVC Challenge CUp 2024 game. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Eya Laure relished her Philippine national volleyball team comeback after reuniting with Sisi Rondina to usher in the Alas Pilipinas era in the AVC Challenge Cup.
Laure, who last played for the national team in the 2019 Southeast Asian Games, hardly missed a beat in fighting for the country’s pride with 17 points on a 50% attack rate in their 22-25, 25-19, 25-16, 25-21 win over Australia in front of an electric 4,945 crowd on Thursday evening at Rizal Memorial Coliseum. FULL STORY
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