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Justine Jazareno sees a standout defensive effort go for naught as Alas Pilipinas Women fall in four sets against familiar foe Vietnam in the 2025 SEA V. League first leg
MANILA, Philippines – Alas Pilipinas Women fell short for the second time in as many days as mighty Vietnam pulled off a blowout finish, 25-13, 25-21, 23-25, 25-9, to be assured of a 2025 SEA V. League first leg podium spot in Thailand on Saturday, August 2.
Though Vietnam looked headed for a clean sweep in the third set’s twilight with a 21-20 lead, the proud Alas Women had other endgame plans, staging a 5-2 finishing kick on the back of Eya Laure, Vanie Gandler, and the defensive chops of Justine Jazareno to steal the frame, 25-23.
Likely infuriated with the late slip-up, Vietnam transformed into a completely different beast come the fourth set, bombing away from a small 5-3 lead with six straight points for the insurmountable 11-3 advantage that ballooned as high as 16 for the final score, 25-9.
With their second straight loss for a 0-2 card, Alas Women can now go no higher than a bronze-medal finish, but that chance can also further slip away should Indonesia (0-1) sneak an upset against seven-time defending champion Thailand (1-0) later in the evening.
The Philippines wraps up its first leg run with a Sunday, August 3, 2:30 pm (Manila time) clash against Indonesia — both teams’ third game date in as many days. – Rappler.com
