The Women’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Week 2 in Pasig City reaches its Manila-leg conclusion with victories for the United States and Italy. In the Philippines leg, the United States completes a 4–0 run, winning against the Philippines 25–22, 18–25, 25–16, 25–20. The Americans lose only one set in four matches during the week, including a second-set setback versus Serbia, but they do not drop another set to finish the stretch undefeated. In an earlier match on Saturday, the United States also records a straight-set win over Italy, 27–25, 25–20, 25–16, extending its streak of not losing a set in the Manila phase.
On Sunday night, Italy closes the Philippine leg by defeating Japan 25–21, 25–23, 25–18. The match takes place with many fans supporting Japan, but Italy’s performance in all three sets secures the win and caps its Manila schedule on a winning note.
