Philippines fall short to Iran

Photo from Volleyball PH Photo Albums/Aisa Estuista 

The Philippines Women’s U-23 Team lost its first game against Iran in four set in the 1^st Asian U23 Women’s Volleyball Championship on Friday afternoon at the Philsport Arena (Ultra).

Team Captain Alyssa Valdez exploded 31 points, injured right hand in the 2^nd set after a block, but still unable to win against Iran with 25-22, 25-22, 19-25, 25-20 win.

The Philippines can’t take over close first two set but still Iran dominates with big blocks from the Iranians.

In the third set, Philippines fires 13 attacks and four aces to force a four set

Fourth set belongs to Iran as they take 19-10 advantage against the Philippines as they face their first lost with 25-20 win.

Mahsa Saberi, team captain, led Iran scored 16 points while Mahsa Kadkhoda with 14 points including match point.



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