The Philippine men’s volleyball team fails to sustain the momentum from a gallant stand against Thailand as the Filipino spikers bow to first-leg champion Indonesia.
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines absorbed a second straight loss as the national men’s volleyball team bowed to Indonesia, 25-20, 25-22, 25-20, in the Southeast Asia Volleyball League second leg Saturday night, July 29, at the City of Sta. Rosa Multi-Purpose Complex in Laguna.
The Philippines could not sustain the momentum from a gallant stand against Thailand before surrendering a close defeat in five sets,Farhan Halim unloaded 19 points on 18 hits and an ace to lead the onslaught of the Indonesians, who clobbered Vietnam in Friday’s opener, 25-23, 21-25, 25-14, 25-23. Steven Rotter, the Best Opposite Hitter in Leg 1, carried the fight for the Filipinos with 13 points as Bryan Bagunas settled for only 7 after erupting for 25 points against Thailand.The Philippines tackles Vietnam on Sunday at 6 pm with hopes of scoring a dominant win to earn a shot at finishing on the podium as Indonesia shoots for a sweep at 3 pm against Thailand.
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