HIGHLIGHTS: AVC Challenge Cup 2024 May 26 Alas Pilipinas-Chinese Taipei
AVC Challenge Cup 2024 schedule of games May 26
Rizal Memorial Coliseum
10 a.m. – Vietnam vs Indonesia
1 p.m. – Kazakhstan vs Hong Kong
4 p.m. – Iran vs Australia
7 p.m. – Chinese Taipei vs Philippines (Alas Pilipinas)
SCHEDULE OF PH GAMES HERE.
For just P15,000 each to play, Alas Pilipinas players earn fans’ hearts
The tightly knit Alas Pilipinas celebrate sa four-set win over Iran in the AVC Challenge Cup 2024 Saturday night. —MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
There’s no doubt that the latest toast of Philippine sports is Alas Pilipinas, that intrepid women’s volleyball team made up of a merry mix of professional and collegiate stars which has so far gone undefeated in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenge Cup.
The Filipinos are in the semifinals for the first time in 63 years—the farthest any PH team, men or women, has gone in the tournament’s history.
So what did it take for the country to assemble such an endeared team that plays its heart out each night? The better question would be: At what cost did it take for this team to give near sell-out crowds at Rizal Memorial Coliseum that kind of thrill each night? FULL STORY
AVC Cup: Faith Nisperos makes most of first start for Alas Pilipinas
Faith Nisperos and Alas Pilipinas in a AVC Challenge Cup 2024 game against Chinese Taipei. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Faith Nisperos proved that she can deliver for Alas Pilipinas whenever her number gets called, shining in her first start to complete a four-game sweep in Pool A ahead of the AVC Challenge Cup 2024 semifinals on Sunday evening at Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
Nisperos delivered eight points, after playing the whole game of the Philippines’ 25-13, 25-21, 25-18 win over the winless Chinese Taipei that sealed its top spot in Pool A with a 4-0 record and forged a knockout semis duel against Kazakhstan on Tuesday. FULL STORY
VIDEOS: Alas Pilipinas on pool stage sweep, semifinals stint
Players of Alas Pilipinas talk about sweeping the pool stage of the AVC Challenge Cup 2024 ahead of the semifinals.
Dawn Macandili-Catindig on sweeping Pool A. #AVCChallengeCup @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/JKv9McGd0A
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 26, 2024
JIA IS GOLD
Jia De Guzman talks about their entry to the semis. #AVCChallengeCup @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/PSdEDo9B21
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 26, 2024
Faith Nisperos after shining as a starter. #AVCChallengeCup @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/Qib0q2JFeu
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 26, 2024
Eya Laure: Nandito na kami so hindi kami titigil sa paggawa ng history sa Philippine volleyball. #AVCChallengeCup @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/69KvZck6xU
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 26, 2024
AVC Cup: Alas Pilipinas completes Pool A sweep ahead of semis
Alas Pilipinas celebrates a point against Chinese Taipei in the AVC Challenge Cup 2024. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
Alas Pilipinas celebrates a point against Chinese Taipei in the AVC Challenge Cup 2024. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.netMANILA, Philippines — Semifinals-bound Alas Pilipinas completed a four-game sweep of Pool A after routing the hapless Chinese Taipei, 25-13, 25-21, 25-18, in the AVC Challenge Cup 2024 on a rainy Sunday before another electric crowd at Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
Even before Sunday’s win, the Philippines has already secured its first semifinal appearance in any Asian Volleyball Confederation tournament in 63 years. FULL STORY
Angel Canino greets her fans. #AVCChallengeCup @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/iWBtpUMzXk
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 26, 2024
Jaja Santiago congratulates coach Jorge Souza De Brito. #AVCChallengeCup @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/YJ2uw5XMBN
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 26, 2024
AVC Live Updates: Chinese Taipei vs Philippines (Alas Pilipinas)
Alas Pilipinas, already qualified for the semifinals, tries to go for a sweep of the pool stage in the AVC Challenge Cup 2024.
FINAL: Alas Pilipinas (4-0) sweeps Pool A after beating Chinese Taipei (0-4), 25-13, 25-21, 25-18, ahead of the #AVCChallengeCup semifinals.
The Philippines battles Kazakhstan in the knockout semis on Tuesday. | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/i6Ee9KxZhU
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 26, 2024
Eya Laure completes the sweep for Alas. #AVCChallengeCup @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/Dbjofg40aM
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 26, 2024
END OF SET 1: Alas Pilipinas 25, Chinese Taipei 13
Great start for Faith Nisperos, Vanie Gandler, and Co.#AVCChallengeCup
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 26, 2024
Alas Pilipinas starters vs Chinese Taipei:
Faith Nisperos, Vanie Gandler, Eya Laure, Jia De Guzman, Thea Gagate, Cherry Nunag, Libero: Dawn Macandili-Catindig#AVCChallengeCup @INQUIRERSports— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 26, 2024
AVC Cup: Kazakhstan sets up semifinals duel vs Alas Pilipinas
Kazakhstan captain Sana Anarkulova during their AVC Challenge Cup 2024 game against Hong Kong. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Kazakhstan captain Sana Anarkulova fired 22 points to blast Hong Kong, 25-17, 25-18, 25-4, and earn the last semifinal ticket in Pool B to force a do-or-die match against Alas Pilipinas in the AVC Challenge Cup 2024 on a rainy Sunday at Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
With the Kazakhs fighting for the last semis berth in their group, Anarkulova took matters into her own hands nailing 19 of her 32 attack attempts on top of two blocks and an ace.
“This is a very serious game. It’s the last chance [for us] to go to the semifinals. We understood that and we needed to win,” said the Kazakh veteran spiker. FULL STORY
STATS: Australia (3-1) vs Iran (1-3)
The Volleyroos complete the #AVCChallengeCup semis cast after beating Iran in their last Pool A match
They will face defending champion Vietnam in the knockout semis on Tuesday @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/I716fZSUea
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 26, 2024
AVC Cup: De Brito proud to help Alas Pilipinas deliver results
Alas Pilipinas coach Jorge Souza De Brito during the AVC Challenge Cup 2024. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Alas Pilipinas coach Jorge Souza De Brito is mighty proud of his players for playing on the same page to earn a historic semifinal ticket to the AVC Challenge Cup despite the insufficient preparation time.
De Brito’s newly assembled team continued to bring pride to the country, becoming the first Philippine squad to reach the semifinals in any AVC competition in 63 years since the country joined the confederation’s sanctioned tournament in 1961.
“I’m proud to be here as the coach of the national team. Proud of the result [earned by] these guys. Three years since I’m here, they brought the guys who are young but they’re doing good and I’m really happy,” the Brazilian coach told the reporters after his best start in any competition since taking over in 2021. FULL STORY
AVC update: Kazakhstan vs Hong Kong
FINAL: Kazakhstan (3-1) dominates Hong Kong (2-2), 25-17, 25-18, 25-4, to claim the last semifinal berth in Pool B.
STATS: Kazakhstan vs Hong Kong #AVCChallengeCup @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/2RSXAq7Imi
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 26, 2024
Sana Anarkulova on possibly facing Alas in the #AVCChallengeCup semifinals. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/34y1QB5x7w
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 26, 2024
FINAL: Kazakhstan (3-1) dominates Hong Kong (2-2), 25-17, 25-18, 25-4, to claim the last semifinal berth in Pool B.
The Kazakhs battle the top Pool A team in the knockout semifinal on Tuesday.#AVCChallengeCup @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/3qu1ZLUmhV
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 26, 2024
Rodel Canino proud to see daughter Angel thrive in Alas Pilipinas
Angel Canino’s father and former national team player Rodel Canino watching the AVC CHallenge Cup 2024 pool play. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Eleven years after playing for the Philippine men’s volleyball team, Rodel Canino is delighted to see her daughter, Angel, spread her wings for Alas Pilipinas in front of the outpouring of support in the AVC Challenge Cup 2024.
The second-generation volleyball player has continued her father’s legacy by playing for the flag and competing on the international stage with Angel. shining bright on her first women’s national team stint, leading Alas to a historic Challenge Cup semifinals berth — becoming the first Philippine squad to reach this far in any AVC competition in 63 years.
Behind Angel’s stellar performance in the Challenge Cup is behind the guidance of Rodel, who is a former national team opposite spiker. FULL STORY
VIDEO: Rodel Canino on his daughter Angel
Angel Canino’s father Rodel talks about his daughter as part of Alas Pilipinas in the AVC Challenge Cup 2024.
“Lagi niyang iisipin na merong flag sa dibdib niya na dinadala niya. Pangalawa na yung apelyido sa likod, number one yung flag sa dibdib,” Rodel Canino, the father of Angel, told @INQUIRERSports #AVCChallengeCup pic.twitter.com/sJ9SarVl27
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 26, 2024
AVC update: Vietnam vs Indonesia
FINAL: Defending champion Vietnam (4-0) sweeps Pool B after beating Indonesia (1-3), 25-17, 25-15, 25-27, 25-13.
FINAL: Defending champion Vietnam (4-0) sweeps Pool B after beating Indonesia (1-3), 25-17, 25-15, 25-27, 25-13.
Vietnam battles the No.2 Pool A team in the knockout semifinals on Tuesday. #AVCChallengeCup @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/s7JH5i7dEQ
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 26, 2024
Jia De Guzman is ace up Alas Pilipinas sleeve
Alas Pilipinas’ Jia De Guzman (11) at the AVC Challenge Cup 2024.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
Jia De Guzman is thankful that the crowd keeps coming out to support Alas Pilipinas in the AVC Challenge Cup.
She’s happy for the opportunity to play for the country and with some of the best young standouts today.
The national squad is happy it has Jia de Guzman. FULL STORY
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