Alas Pilipinas men falter in AVC Champions League opener

Alas Pilipinas men falter in AVC Champions League opener

MANILA, Philippines—Cignal-Alas Pilipinas failed to kickstart its campaign in the 2025 AVC Men’s Champions League on a high note. The men’s national team succumbed to the Osaka Blueton via sweep, 25-11, 25-21, 25-21, on Sunday at Panasonic Arena in Hirakata, Japan. READ: Alas Pilipinas men’s team set for overseas stints, New York camp After a lopsided loss in the first set, Cignal-Alas struggled to find its footing and never recovered in its deb…

OSAKA BLUTEON SWEEP CIGNAL HD SPIKERS IN DOMINANT HOME WIN AT AVC MEN’S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE – Asian Volleyball Confederation

Osaka, Japan, May 11, 2025 – Host team Osaka Bluteon delighted their home crowd with a commanding straight-sets victory over the Philippines’ Cignal HD Spikers, 25-11, 25-21, 25-21, to secure their first win in Pool B of the inaugural AVC Men’s Champions League at Panasonic Arena on Sunday. Led by the dynamic Yuji Nishida, who tallied 13 points off 11 attacks, one block, and one ace, Bluteon showcased their firepower and cohesion on the internat…

Cignal fights valiantly but falls short against Osaka in AVC opener

Cignal, bannered by the Alas Pilipinas national team, opened its 2025 AVC Men’s Champions League campaign with a valiant effort. The HD Spikers showed heart and resilience in the next two frames, pushing home squad Osaka Bluteon to the limit before eventually bowing in straight sets, 11-25, 21-25, 21-25, on Sunday afternoon at the Panasonic Arena in Hirakata, Japan. With the seasoned Osaka squad on the brink of sealing the win, Cignal refused to…