In her first-ever game for the Philippine women's volleyball team, libero Kyla Atienza puts up an eye-opening defensive showcase for the country against Vietnam. AVCCupForWomen
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine women’s volleyball team absorbed a heartbreaking straight-sets sweep at the hands of Vietnam,, to kick off their 2022 Asian Volleyball Confederation Cup for Women on Sunday, August 21.
However, no one shone brighter than starting libero Kyla Atienza, one of the most underrated standouts in the championship-winning Creamline core that currently makes up the Philippine team. “I’m really proud because we fought until the end. Even though we’re not that complete, we know our bond is strong as a team,” Atienza said in Filipino after the game – her first as a national team member., Jia de Guzman, and Risa Sato at the last minute, Atienza faced the challenge head on, continued to shore up the defense like she always had with Creamliine, and drew some of the night’s loudest cheers with her stellar floor defense.
Unfortunately, her excellence on Sunday night could not be quantified as the AVC does not keep track of non-scoring stats. Nonetheless, Atienza passed the eye test with flying colors, and will have more opportunities to show off at the international stage as the pool phase moves along.
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