Asian Games: Philippines sweeps Hong Kong for first volleyball win

FILE – Alyssa Valdez and Jaja Santiago of PH women’s volleyball team celebrate during their first game in the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta. PHOTO/PSC

The Philippines snapped its three-game losing skid and dumped Hong Kong, 25-18, 25-21, 25-22, in the women’s volleyball event of the 2018 Asian Games Thursday at GOR Bulungan in Jakarta.

The win gave the Filipinos another glimmer of hope to reach the quarterfinals as they sit at the fourth spot of Pool A with a 1-3 card.

Jaja Santiago’s ace gave the Philippines the 24-21 match point but her service error awarded Hong Kong another point.

Kianna Dy, though, finished things off for the Filipinos who sit behind host Indonesia, 2-1, in the pool.

Alyssa Valdez led the Philippines with 14 points while Santiago and Mika Reyes added a combined 20 points.

Yeung Sau Mei had 15 points to lead Hong Kong that has yet to win a game after two outings.