Alas Women thump Indonesia for another bronze finish in SEA V.League

MANILA, Philippines, August 4 ------ Alas Pilipinas Women continued their bronze medal streak in the Southeast Asia V.League, taking down Indonesia in four sets, 25-20, 25-20, 16-25, 25-13, to cap off Leg 1 of the 2025 edition in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. It was the Filipinas’ only win of the leg, but it was enough for them to secure their third consecutive bronze finish in the regional meet. Alas also beat Indonesia for the fourth straight time — a streak dating back to their clash in the 2024 AVC Challenge Cup hosted by the Philippines.

After Indonesia stole the third set to avoid a sweep, the Philippines stepped on the gas in the fourth frame, jumping to an 18-6 run and never looking back to seal the win. Alas lost to powerhouse Thailand in its tournament opener then yielded to Vietnam as it bid goodbye to its silver-medal aspirations.

Shades of Alas’ lapses in the first two games emerged early in the first set against Indonesia as it found itself in an early 8-13 hole before the Filipinas used a 7-1 run to surge ahead, 15-14. Alas then contained the Indonesians’ attacks, finishing the frame on a 9-5 blast for a 1-0 set lead. Up 2-0 after also winning the second salvo, the Filipinas missed out on a sweep following an error-plagued third set, with Indonesia racing to a 16-9 lead en route to extending the match.

The Nationals will now look to carry their medal streak in Leg 2, which is scheduled from August 8 to 10 in Vietnam.

Source: rappler.com