HIGHLIGHTS: AVC Challenge Cup 2024 May 26 Alas Pilipinas-Chinese Taipei

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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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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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