ICYMI: The Philippine women's volleyball team gives its role players extra burn in a straight-sets schooling of young South Korea to clinch a 2022 AVC Cup quarterfinal berth. AVCCup2022
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine women’s volleyball team continued its winning streak at the 2022 Asian Volleyball Confederation Cup for Women with a 25-18, 25-13, 25-17 sweep of young South Korea at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Thursday, August 25.
Jema Galanza again topscored for the Philippines with 12 points, while Tots Carlos scored 11 off 8 attacks, 2 blocks, and 1 ace. After gaining momentum with 5 saved set points in the first frame, the Korean kids – coming in with an average age of 17 years old – fought hard early in the second up to a 9-all tie. However, the veteran Filipinas regained control with a pivotal 10-1 spurt, ending with a Domingo ace for a 19-10 gap.
“We’re happy that we got to the quarterfinals. Hopefully, our performance improves by then. We have one day preparation, so we’ll do our best to perform well,” said Philippine head coach Sherwin Meneses in Filipino.
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