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Alyssas of Alas unfazed after five-set loss to Australia

Published Jun 8, 2026 11:27 am

At A Glance

  • CANDON CITY – Filipina hitters Alyssa Valdez and Alyssa Solomon remained confident after Alas Pilipinas absorbed a 22-25, 25-23, 25-18, 15-25, 11-15 loss against Australia in their pulsating five-set showdown in the 2026 AVC Women's Volleyball Cup at the Candon City Arena Sunday, June 7.
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CANDON CITY – Filipina hitters Alyssa Valdez and Alyssa Solomon remained confident after Alas Pilipinas absorbed a 22-25, 25-23, 25-18, 15-25, 11-15 loss against Australia in their pulsating five-set showdown in the 2026 AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup at the Candon City Arena Sunday, June 7.
“Sayang, but we know marami pa kaming kailangang trabahuhin. Hopefully, habang tumatagal ‘yong tournament mas marami kaming ma-apply sa mga natutunan namin,” said Valdez.
“Proud pa rin ako sa nangyari, kasi marami kaming learnings na nakuha, magi-improve pa rin naman kami since ilang weeks palang kami magkakasama,” added Solomon.
Valdez and Solomon steered the Nationals, particularly the latter who exploded with 23 points on 22 attacks and one block in her first game with Alas this edition.
The former National University standout missed the opener where world No. 48 Philippines, powered by veterans Valdez, Jovelyn Gonzaga, and Ces Molina, blanked No. 100 Uzbekistan to complete a fitting start to their AVC quest in Ilocos.
Their tough loss to the No. 77 Aussies put the host country in a crucial position as it now must win all of its remaining matches – much better in straight-set fashion – in Pool A to strengthen its bid of advancing to the next stage.
The Philippines must step its game up when it challenges the winless No. 73 Kyrgyzstan this Monday, June 8, for a bounce back victory before it plunges into stern test against No. 38 South Korea and No. 39 Chinese Taipei on June 9 and 11, respectively.
“Definitely, team chemistry din, andami naming lapses, in terms of mga small balls, lalo na mga free balls na minsan lang namin makuha sa mga gantong tournaments,” Valdez continued. “We hope mas ma-polish pa namin at ma-correct namin sa mga remaining games namin.”
In the last edition held in Vietnam, the Philippines, led by Jia Morado and Angel Canino, plucked the silver medal after bowing to the hometown bet in the finale.

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