Alas Pilipinas rebounds after a five-set loss to Australia and keeps its semifinal hopes alive with a decisive win over Kyrgyzstan in the 2026 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Women’s Cup. Playing at Candon City Arena in Candon City, Ilocos Sur, the Philippines team defeats Kyrgyzstan 25-9, 25-11, 25-17, improving its Pool A record to 2-1. The following day, Alas shifts to a crucial match against South Korea. Despite effort and adjustments, the Philippines team is swept by South Korea 16-25, 18-25, 22-25. South Korea posts a dominant form in Pool A, maintaining an undefeated 3-0 record, with Kang Sowhi scoring match-high 19 points. Across the loss, Alas relies on a mix of players, including Alyssa Valdez, Jovelyn Gonzaga, Ces Molina, and Ara Galang, who is noted for her performance in the third set. Even with individual efforts, Alas is unable to overcome South Korea and moves closer to elimination, while South Korea advances with its top form.
Alas Pilipinas rebounds vs Kyrgyzstan, but loses to South Korea in AVC Women’s Cup
Alas Pilipinas rebounds after a five-set loss to Australia and keeps its semifinal hopes alive with a decisive win over Kyrgyzstan in the 2026 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Women’s Cup. Playing...
- Alas Pilipinas defeats Kyrgyzstan in the AVC Women’s Cup at Candon City Arena, 25-9, 25-11, 25-17.
- The win raises Alas Pilipinas’ Pool A record to 2-1 after an earlier five-set loss to Australia.
- Alas Pilipinas then loses to South Korea, 16-25, 18-25, 22-25, in a match played on Tuesday at the same venue.
- South Korea maintains an undefeated 3-0 Pool A record and completes a sweep over Alas.
- Kang Sowhi leads South Korea with a match-high 19 points in the win over Alas Pilipinas.
CANDON City, Ilocos Sur — Kang Sowhi and the South Koreans overpowered Alas Pilipinas, but the main gunner was impressed by the Filipinos’ improvement and Niña Ytang, in the 2026 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Women’s Cup. South Korea cruised to a 3-0 record in Pool A, sending Alas Pilipinas to the brink of elimination, 25-16, 25-18, 25-22, on Tuesday at Candon City Arena here. Kang paced South Korea with a match-high 19 points, including the killer blows, that ended Alas’ gallant stand in the third, led by veterans Alyssa Valdez and Ara Galang. READ: Alas Pilipinas puts up fight but […]...Keep on reading: Alas Pilipinas, Niña Ytang impress South Korea in AVC tilt
13 hours agoCANDON CITY, Ilocos Sur — Alas Pilipinas fell to the brink of elimination in the 2026 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Women’s Cup after getting swept by powerhouse South Korea, 16-25, 18-25, 22-25, on Tuesday at Candon City Arena here. Alas tried to turn to young guns Alyssa Solomon and Tots Carlos in the opening set then made adjustments, relying on Alyssa Valdez, Jovelyn Gonzaga, and Ces Molina — and even first-time national team campaigner Ara Galang, who played her heart out in the third. READ: Alas Pilipinas stays in semis hunt, overpowers Kyrgyzstan Alyssa Solomon and Tots Carlos join Alas […]...Keep on reading: Alas Pilipinas puts up fight but falls to South Korea
15 hours agoCANDON CITY, Ilocos Sur—Alas Pilipinas shifts its focus onto a pivotal test against South Korea on Tuesday in the AVC Women’s Cup after regaining its footing with a dominant victory over Kyrgyzstan. Less than 24 hours after squandering a two-set lead in a five-set loss to Australia, Alas bounced back with a convincing 25-9, 25-11, […]...Keep on reading: Alas PH bounces back, clips Kyrgyzstan to set up crucial Korean showdown
1 day agoCANDON CITY, Ilocos Sur — Alas Pilipinas vented its ire on Kyrgyzstan, 25-9, 25-11, 25-17, to keep its semifinal hopes alive in the 2026 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Women’s Cup on Monday at Candon City Arena here. Licking the wounds of their five-set defeat to Australia, Alas, led by Thea Gagate and Jov Gonzaga, came out firing to demolish winless Kyrgyzstan in just 60 minutes and improve its Pool A record to 2-1. READ: Alas comes up short vs Aussies despite big games from Alyssas Cla Loresco for the win!#AVCWomensCup @inquirersports pic.twitter.com/RL0iAuKwDM — Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) June 8, 2026 Gagate […]...Keep on reading: Alas Pilipinas stays in semis hunt, overpowers Kyrgyzstan
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