US EditionAlas Pilipinas Absorbs First Loss in AVC Nations Cup, Yields to Iran
- Alas Pilipinas lost to Iran in a five-set match on Monday, June 9, 2025, in Hanoi, Vietnam, during the AVC Women's Volleyball Nations Cup.
- The loss followed a strong start by Alas Pilipinas, who fought back in several sets but ultimately failed to close the game due to key errors and Iran's resilience.
- Angel Canino led the Philippines with 20 points, while Iran's Chermahini scored 21 points, and the match featured tightly contested scores including 16-25, 25-21, 26-24, 23-25, and 13-15 set results.
- Alas Pilipinas fell to a 2-1 record in Pool B and now faces must-win games against New Zealand and Kazakhstan to advance, with only the top two teams proceeding to the semifinals.
- This defeat puts the Philippines in a challenging position for semifinal qualification but leaves room to recover with upcoming matches on June 11 and June 12 against Kazakhstan and New Zealand.
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Alas Pilipinas falters late vs Iran for first loss in AVC Nations Cup
MANILA, Philippines — Alas Pilipinas lost steam in the last two sets, absorbing its first defeat in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup at the hands of Iran, 25-16, 21-25, 26-24, 23-25, 13-15, on Monday in Hanoi, Vietnam. Alas was two points away from winning the game in the fifth set after Shaina Nitura and Dell Palomant’s clutch hits and Vanie Gandler’s ace, 13-11, only for Zahra Salehi and Khalili Chermahin…
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Manila BulletinAlas Pilipinas absorbs first loss in AVC Nations Cup, yields to Iran
Alas Pilipinas failed to recover as it lost its momentum and yielded to Iran, 16-25, 25-21, 24-26, 25-23, 15-13, for its first loss in the 2025 AVC Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup at the Dong Anh Gymnasium Hanoi, Vietnam Monday, June 9.In the
Hanoi heartbreak: Alas suffers first loss in AVC Nations Cup as Iran sneaks in 5-set thriller
Alas Pilipinas goes toe-to-toe with Iran off strong showings from Angel Canino, Eya Laure, and Dell Palomata, but eventually falls in a 5-set heartbreaker for its first loss in the 2025 AVC Nations Cup
Alas Pilipinas falls to unbeaten Iran for first loss in AVC Nations Cup
Alas Pilipinas faltered late against the resilient Iran to absorb its first loss in the 2025 AVC Women's Volleyball Nations Cup, 25-16, 21-25, 26-24, 23-25, 13-15, on Monday at the Dong anh Gymnasium in Vietnam.
Alas Women endure heartbreaking defeat against Iran in Nations Cup
Alas Pilipinas Women suffered their first loss in the 2025 AVC Nations Cup, falling in a five-set heartbreaker to unbeaten Iran, 25-16, 21-25, 26-24, 23-25, 13-15, on Monday at Doang Anh Gymnasium in Hanoi, Vietnam. The Philippines dropped to 2-1 and now sit alone in third place in Pool B. Only the top two teams after the single round-robin eliminations will advance to the crossover semifinals. Meanwhile, Iran joined reigning champion Kazakhstan…
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