Alas Pilipinas places up struggle in loss to Pakistan at AVC Nations Cup

MANILA, Philippines — Alas Pilipinas’ gallant stand led by means of Leo Ordiales wasn’t sufficient because it yielded to Pakistan, 18-25, 12-25, 25-18, 22-25, within the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Men’s Nations Cup on Tuesday night time (Manila time) in Manama, Bahrain.

After getting ruled by means of Pakistan within the first two units, Ordiales delivered the much-needed spark, scoring 10 of his game-high 22 issues within the 3rd set to increase the fit.

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Trailing 19-22 within the fourth set, Ordiales conspired along with his National University teammates Buds Buddin and Peng Taguibolos to chop it down to at least one, 21-22. 

Alas had an opportunity to tie the sport after Ali Usman Faryad’s spike used to be to begin with known as outdoor, however Pakistan’s problem confirmed that the ball hit the fingertip of Lloyd Josafat because it took a 23-21 lead.

Another problem this time benefited Alas Pilipinas, which pulled inside 22-23 on a Buddin assault hit. But that grew to become out to be the Philippines’ ultimate level as Pakistan closed it out courtesy of Musawer Khan and a Buddin error.

Alas must win in opposition to Chinese Taipei on Wednesday to advance to the quarterfinal spherical.

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Ordiales inspired with 15 kills, 5 blocks, and two aces. Buddin and Steven Rotter contributed 10 issues each and every, whilst Josafat and Taguibolos added 5 apiece.

His stellar play got here well timed with Alas megastar Marck Espejo sitting out nearly all of the fit after struggling a left ankle harm within the opening set.

Espejo used to be restricted to some extent after coming off a 30-point explosion in opposition to Thailand to finish a sweep within the Invitationals.

Musawer, Murad, and Afaq Khan had 14 issues each and every to steer Pakistan.