MANILA, Philippines: THE Philippines is assured of a silver medal in the FIVB Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Futures as Rancel Varga and James Buytrago defeated Toms Liepa and Ernests Puskundzis of Latvia, 21-14, 21-16, in the semifinals on Sunday at the Nuvali Sand Courts by Ayala Land in the City of Santa Rosa.
Varga and Buytrago overpowered the Latvian team that they also defeated in straight sets in pool play of the tournament featuring 38 teams from 16 countries.'But we still considered ourselves the underdogs,' Buytrago said. 'It's an entirely different match, anything can happen so we approach it like any other match.
The Cebuano duo arranged a title showdown with Krystof Jan Oliva and Vaclav Kurka of the Czech Republic, who beat Turkey's Hasan Huseyin Mermer and Kurt Sacit, 22-20, 21-17, in the event backed by Smart Communications, Santa Rosa City Mayor Arlene Arcillas, Philippine Sports Commission, Philippine Olympic Committee, Senoh, Mikasa, Foton Motor Philippines Inc. and Seda Nuvali.Varga and Buytrago wrapped up the match in 38 minutes.
Varga Buytrago Reach FIVB World Beach Pro Tour Final
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