HIGHLIGHTS: AVC Challenge Cup 2024 May 25 (Alas Pilipinas vs Iran)

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AVC Challenge Cup 2024 schedule of games May 25

Rizal Memorial Coliseum

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

SCHEDULE OF PH GAMES HERE.

Cherry Nunag recalls journey from unheralded to PH team player

Alas Pilipinas’ Cherry Nunag against Iran in the 2024 AVC Challenge Cup.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines — From Dasmariñas, Cavite to the continent’s Final Four, Cherry Nunag is honored to be part of the first Philippine volleyball team to reach the AVC competition semifinals.

Nunag got her national team moment after contributing in her first start for the team as they dominated Iran, 25-16, 25-13, 25-15, to book the first Pool A semis ticket in the AVC Challenge Cup on a rainy Saturday evening in front of 5,000 fans at Rizal Memorial Coliseum.

AVC Cup: Faith Nisperos no qualms about reduced role at Alas Pilipinas

Alas Pilipinas’ Faith Nisperos with coach Jorge Souza De Brito in the AVC Challenge Cup.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines — Faith Nisperos — the lone holdover and go-to scorer of last year’s Philippine women’s national volleyball team in the AVC Challenge Cup — may be playing a limited role in this edition but she is willing to do everything for her team and the country.

Nisperos finally made her Manila Challenge Cup debut, checking in the final set and delivering the last two points that sent Alas Pilipinas to the semifinals after a 25-16, 25-13, 25-15 win over Iran on a rainy Saturday evening in front of 5,000 fans at Rizal Memorial Coliseum.

AVC Cup: Vanie Gandler delivers in first start for Alas Pilipinas

Alas Pilipinas’ Vanie Gandler during a game against Iran in the AVC Challenge Cup.-MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines — Vanie Gandler proved that she’s ready to deliver for Alas Pilipinas when given an opportunity to play for the flag.

Gandler was instrumental in her first start with nine points to help the Philippines book a semifinal berth in the AVC Challenge Cup after dominating Iran, 25-16, 25-13, 25-15, on a rainy Saturday evening, which didn’t stop the electric home crowd from a wild celebration at Rizal Memorial Coliseum.

VIDEO: Alas Pilipinas after securing a spot in the AVC Challenge Cup semifinals

AVC Cup: Alas Pilipinas claims historic semis spot, sweeps Iran

Alas Pilipinas celebrates against Iran in the AVC Challenge Cup 2024.-MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines — Alas Pilipinas booked its first-ever ticket to the AVC Challenge Cup semifinals after sweeping Iran, 25-16, 25-13, 25-15, to stay unbeaten in Pool A on a rainy Saturday evening, which didn’t stop the electric home crowd from a wild celebration at Rizal Memorial Coliseum.

The Philippines will be entering the semis of the third edition of the tournament, surpassing its previous seventh-place finish last year.

AVC Cup: Australia bounces back, boosts semis bid

Australia celebrates against India at the AVC Challenge Cup.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines — Australia bolstered its semifinal chances in Pool A after overcoming gritty India, 26-24, 25-16, 19-25, 29-27, in the AVC Challenge Cup on Saturday at Rizal Memorial Coliseum.

Coming off a tough first loss to Alas Pilipinas two days ago, Caitlin Tipping poured in 27 points off 19 attacks, four blocks, and four aces as they improved to a 2-1 record, needing to beat Iran on Sunday at 4 p.m. to enter the semifinals.

AVC Cup: De Brito gives assist to ‘lucky’ Alas Pilipinas fan

Alas Pilipinas coach Jorge Souza De Brito at the AVC Challenge Cup.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines — Alas Pilipinas coach Jorge Souza De Brito saw a fan asking Angel Canino and Eya Laure to sign her volleyball in the stands above the mixed zone while the press was interviewing the hard-hitting pair after their second win in the AVC Challenge Cup on Friday evening at Rizal Memorial Coliseum.

The Brazilian coach, who just finished speaking with the press after their 22-25, 25-21, 25-17, 25-18 victory over India, approached the avid Alas supporter and took the ball himself to ask his players to sign it.

AVC Cup: Alas’ Jia De Guzman savors playing before home fans

Alas Pilipinas setter Jia De Guzman against India in the AVC Challenge Cup 2024.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines — Jia De Guzman experienced world-class volleyball playing for the Denso Airybees in the Japan V.League and other tournaments.

But for the Alas Pilipinas captain, nothing beats playing at home in front of an ecstatic and passionate crowd.

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