Phillippines win in 3 straight set against Kazakhstan

Photo from Volleyball PH Photo Album/Leo Lopez

The Philippines advanced to quarter finals as they beat Kasakhstan in 3 straight set, 25-19, 25-11, 27-25 in 1^st Asian Under-23 Women’s Volleyball Championship on Saturday at the Philsport Arena.

Philippines with 1-1 in the board and joined by Iran as qualifiers from Pool A. The top two from each four groups will advance to quarterfinals under the tournament format.

Philippines always lead in the first two set. Almost took a fourth set after Kazakhstan scored 4-0 before the match point.

With the crowd cheer, Philippines force to attack the great defense of Kazakhstan after a big attack from Valdez to led and match point attack form Santiago.

Team Captain, Alyssa Valdez with 19 points and three service ace while Jaja Santiago added 12 point including match point that set the Philippines to advance in the quarter round.

Yana Yagodina scored 18 points for Kazakhstan.

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