Leo Ordiales Finds Best Way to Bounce Back for Alas Pilipinas

Leo Ordiales finds best way to bounce back for Alas Pilipinas

MANILA, Philippines —Leo Ordiales was a man of his word. Holding back tears after his two-point and nine-attack-error showing in Alas Pilipinas game against Tunisia, Ordiales vowed to make up for his jittery debut in the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship. READ: Alas Pilipinas shocks Egypt for historic FIVB World Championship win And he did just that on Tuesday, unleashing 21 points to help deliver the Philippines’ first-ever victory in th…

Alas Pilipinas shocks world No. 21 Egypt for historic FIVB worlds win

MANILA, Philippines – For the first time in FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship history, massive underdog Alas Pilipinas claimed a victory on the world stage after shocking world No. 22 Egypt, 29-27, 23-25, 25-21, 25-21, at the rocking Mall of Asia Arena on Tuesday, September 16. Captain Bryan Bagunas went “Bazooka” mode anew, this time in victorious fashion, with a game-high 25 points, while star setter Owa Retamar tallied 40 excellent set…

Leo Ordiales’ redemption night sparks historic Alas win

Youngster Leo Ordiales bounced back in spectacular fashion on Tuesday night, delivering the performance of a lifetime to carry Alas Pilipinas to its first-ever victory on the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship stage. After a disappointing three-point outing in their opening loss to Tunisia, Ordiales redeemed himself with a masterful showing. His performance propelled the World No.89 Philippines past No.21 Egypt, 29-27, 23-25, 25-21, 25-21,…

Ybañez, Alas Pilipinas stun powerhouse Egypt for historic first FIVB World Championship win

ALAS PILIPINAS Men shocked world No. 23 Egypt to capture their first FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship victory, 29-27, 23-25, 25-21, 25-21, on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at the Mall of Asia Arena. Golden Spikers star and Alas libero Josh Ybañez anchored the defense in the back row, tallying five successful receptions and nine excellent digs […] The post Ybañez, Alas Pilipinas stun powerhouse Egypt for historic first FIVB World Championship win ap…