PH swept by Indonesia in men’s volleyball, but coach sees big picture

The Philippine men's volleyball team gives two-time defending champion Indonesia a run for its money in the third set but still ends up absorbing a straight-set loss in the SEA Games opener. SEAGames32 Cambodia2023

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – The Philippines put up a gallant effort against mighty Indonesia in the third set but still suffered a sweep, 25-18, 25-18, 25-23, in its Southeast Asian Games men’s volleyball opener at the Olympic Stadium here in Cambodia on Wednesday, May 3.

Trailing 19-23, the Philippines uncorked a 4-1 run highlighted by hits from Rotter and Umandal and capped by a Fahry Septian Putratama error to narrow the gap to 23-24. “This is the last champion. This team is strong,” said Philippine head coach Sergio Veloso. “Sometimes we win, sometimes the opponent wins. But every time, we learn.”

Bundled in Group A, the Philippines will also face Singapore on Saturday, May 6, as two of the top four squads in the bunch will advance to the semifinals.

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