LIVE: Alas Pilipinas vs Chinese Taipei AVC Nations Cup semifinals

• Alas Pilipinas gets a shot to play for the champions of the AVC Women’s Nations Cup in Vietnam.
• The Filipino women Spikers advanced to the semifinal around after topping Group B, buoyed by their upset of last year’s tormentor Kazakhstan.

June 13, Thursday (Philippine time)

• 7:30pm – Vietnam vs Kazakhstan
• 9pm – Alas Pilipinas vs Chinese Taipei

Alas Pilipinas women celebrate a point during the AVC Nations Cup semifinals against Chinese Taipei. The Filipinos advanced to the final. –AVC PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines — For the first time in over six decades, the Philippine women’s volleyball team has reached the championship round in an Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) tournament.

Alas Pilipinas surpassed its historic bronze medal run last year as it weathered Chinese Taipei’s comeback, 25-17, 25-21, 18-25, 15-25, 15-12,  to advance to the AVC Women’s Nations Cup final on Friday night at Dong Anh Arena in Hanoi, Vietnam.

In the scary moments of the match when Alas blew a two-set lead, the Filipino Spikers found a stabilizer in Eya Laure as she delivered the big hits to restore order with a 10-7 start in the fifth set.

LIVE UPDATES: Alas Pilipinas vs Chinese Taipei (Semifinals)

• FINAL: Alas Pilipinas barges into the AVC Nations Cup 2025 gold medal match after staving off Chinese Taipei, 25-17, 25-21, 18-25, 15-25, 15-12, in the knockout semifinal.
• FOR THE FIRST TIME IN OVER SIX DECADES, THE PHILIPPINES REACHES THE AVC FINALS! 
• Alas at match point! Eya slays it again! 14-11
• Chinese Taipei cuts it to two, alas, 13-11.
• Jia de Guzman ace! Alas looking to close it out with a 12-9 lead.
• Eya Laure scores off a timeout! Alas, 11-9
• Chinese Taipei cuts Alas lead to 10-9.
• Eya Laure cross court! Alas takes a 7-6 lead in set 5.
• Bella Belen ties the fifth set at 5-all.
• Solomon off a combination play. Alas  Pilipinas down, 3-4
• Yu gives Chinese Taipei a 3-1 lead. Gagate scores for Alas, 2-3.
• Eya Laure scores the first point of the fifth set..
• END OF SET 4: Chinese Taipei 25, Alas Pilipinas 15 Chinese Taipei erased a two-set deficit, forcing a decider.
• Chinese Taipei looking to force a fifth set with a 20-11 lead.
• Sharma stops the bleeding. Alas, 9-16
• Chinese Taipei doubles the lead, 16-8, off Tsai’s hit.
• Chinese Taipei extends it to a 13-7 lead vs Alas Pilipinas after a long rally.
• Chen remains unstoppable. Chinese Taipei, 11-7.
• Solomon cuts it down to two. Alas, 6-8.
• De Brito making adjustments, fielding Eya Laure and Thea Gagate.
• Chinese Taipei keeps its momentum with an 8-4 spread.
• Chinese Taipei looking to force a decider with a 5-3 start in the fourth set.
• END OF SET 3: Chinese Taipei 25, Alas Pilipinas 18. Chinese Taipei spoils Alas’ celebration, forcing a fourth set
• Canino scores. Alas continues to play catch up, 18-22.
• Nitura continues to provide the spark! Alas down, 16-19..
• Alas  Pilipinas net violation. Chinese Taipei with a 19-15 lead.
• Nitura block! Alas within two, 15-17.
• Nitura down the line. Alas still trailing, 13-17.
• Solomon blocked. Chinese Taipei with a 16-12 lead. Shaina Nitura checks in.
• Palomata ends the scoring drought. Alas still down, 11-14
• Chen heating up for Chinese Taipei, which holds a 13-10 lead in the third.
• Angel Canino ties the third set, 10-all.
• Canino stops the bleeding. Alas still trails, 8-9.
• Chen drop. Chinese Taipei, 9-7.
• Ling ace! Chinese Taipei takes the lead, 8-7.
• 3-0 start for Alas in Set 3.
• Belen and Solomon continue to lead the way with nine points each.
• END OF SET 2: Alas Pilipinas 25, Chinese Taipei 21. Alas is a set away from the final! Laure and Palomata’s double block.
• Fifi Sharma ace! Alas at set point, 24-21.
• Alyssa Solomon from the back row! Alas with a 23-21 lead.
• Chinese Taipei cuts it down to 1, 22-21, after Hu’s massive attack.
• Belen off speed, Sharma block. Alas Pilipinas pulling away with a 21-17 lead.
• Back to back violations for Chinese Taipei. Alas with a 19-17 lead.
• Chinese Taipei ties the set to 17-all.
• Angel Canino down the line! Alas, 16-14.
• Canino for the lead! Alas back in the front seat, 14-13.
• Sharma ace. We’re tied at 12.
• Sharma restores the order. Alas trails, 11-12.
• Ace for Chinese Taipei, 12-10.
• Chinese Taipei takes an 11-10 lead after a 7-1 run. Alas timeout.
• Chinese Taipei ties it at 10-all after Liu’s drop.
• Sharma ends Chinese Taipei’s run for a 10-8 lead.
• The block party continues for Alas. 6-3 start in Set 2 after Solomon’s rejection.
• Jia De Guzman with her stunning 1-2 play tie Set 2, 1-all.
• Belen and Solomon leading the way with 6 and 5 points, respectively in set 1. Sharma had 3 points.
• END OF SET 1: Alas Pilipinas 25, Chinese Taipei 17. The Philippines is off to a strong start in the AVC Nations Cup 2025 semis
• Another block for Alas! 12-5 advantage for the Philippines, as Chinese Taipei calls for timeout.
• Solomon with a kill and ace. Alas Pilipinas, 10-4.
• Make it 8-3 after Fifi Sharma’s block.
• Hot 5-1 start for the Alas Pilipinas against semifinal foe Chinese Taipei.

Alas Pilipinas player celebrate with fans after sealing a semifinals berth in the AVC Nations Cup. –AVC PHOTO

Anybody searching for a reason to be proud on Independence Day found one in Alas Pilipinas.

Leaning on a trio of collegiate stars, the national women’s volleyball team hammered out a 25-21, 25-15, 25-19 upset of Kazakhstan on Thursday to make it to the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup semifinals for the second straight year.

No one was more elated than skipper Jia Morado-de Guzman after the stunning victory at Dong Anh Arena in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Alas Pilipinas during an AVC Nations Cup game against Kazakhstan. –AVC PHOTO

The trio of Bella Belen, Angel Canino, and Alyssa Solomon proved that the future of the Alas Pilipinas program is in good hands, powering the team to a second straight semifinal appearance in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup.

The three UAAP MVPs spearheaded Alas Pilipinas’ 25-21, 25-15, 25-19 upset of Kazakhstan—last year’s semifinal tormentor—on Thursday at Dong Anh Arena in Hanoi, Vietnam. The sweep clinched the top spot in Pool B with a 4-1 record, as Kazakhstan played without injured star Sana Anarkulova.

Belen, a three-time UAAP MVP of National University, rose to the occasion against the World No.30 Kazakhs, who were the team’s semis tormentors last year, leading the charge with 16 points off 14 kills and two blocks.

Alas Pilipinas player celebrate with fans after sealing a semifinals berth in the AVC Nations Cup. –AVC PHOTO

On Independence Day, Alas Pilipinas stood fearless against the much-taller and last year’s runner-up Kazakhstan, booking its second straight semifinal appearance in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup.

Team captain Jia De Guzman praised her teammates for staying locked in and showing no fear in a must-win match, as the Filipino spikers pulled off a stunning 25-21, 25-15, 25-19 sweep to top Pool B with a 4-1 record on Thursday at Dong Anh Arena in Hanoi, Vietnam.

“Honestly, right after yesterday’s game, the moment we got into the dugout, our minds were already focused on Kazakhstan. We knew today would be a tough match, and we had to give our very best to win,” said De Guzman in Filipino.

Alas Pilipinas’ Bella Belen during an AVC Nations Cup game against Kazakhstan. –AVC PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines — Alas Pilipinas upset last year’s runner-up Kazakhstan, 25-21, 25-15, 25-19, to advance to the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup semifinals for the second straight year on Thursday at Dong Anh Arena in Hanoi, Vietnam.

The Filipino Spikers turned to the trio of Angel Canino, Bella Belen, and Alyssa Solomon to pounce on the taller Kazakhs, who missed injured Sana Anarkulova. They finished Pool B with a 4-1 record, taking the first seed with 13 points, just a marker ahead of their rivals.

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