MANILA, Philippines – The men's volleyball team of the Philippines already made history of clinching first Southeast Asian (SEA) Games gold medal match in 42 years. Today, December 10, they will face Indonesia in the finals round soaring high for the penultimate goal of winning the top spot.
Philippines is already assured of silver medal finish after dethroning the defending champion Team Thailand in a five-set grueling match on Sunday, 17-25, 25-20, 23-25, 27-25, 17-15.
Philippines is expected to rebound in their big game today against Indonesians, who gave them a heartbreaking sweep during the preliminary round.
Leading the pack for the Nationals are wing spikers Bryan Bagunas and Marck Espejo.
UPDATE: Philippines settles for silver against Indonesia at SEA Games 2019 men’s volleyball
UAAP sophomore setter Joshua Retamar, outside hitter Ranran Abdilla, middle blockers Kim Malabunga and Rex Intal and the total team effort are expected to prevail against the group stage tormentors.
Finals match between Philippines and Indonesia airs live on ABS-CBN S+A Channel 23, ABS-CBN S+A HD Channel 166, iWant and via livestream.
Thailand and Myanmar will battle for bronze medal at 3:30 pm at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.
Game time for the gold medal match is at 6:00 pm, same venue. Awarding ceremony will immediately follow after the match.
— The Summit Express
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| Team Philippines celebrates historic win against the defending champion Team Thailand. Photo Credit: ABS-CBN Sports |
Philippines is already assured of silver medal finish after dethroning the defending champion Team Thailand in a five-set grueling match on Sunday, 17-25, 25-20, 23-25, 27-25, 17-15.
Philippines is expected to rebound in their big game today against Indonesians, who gave them a heartbreaking sweep during the preliminary round.
Leading the pack for the Nationals are wing spikers Bryan Bagunas and Marck Espejo.
UPDATE: Philippines settles for silver against Indonesia at SEA Games 2019 men’s volleyball
UAAP sophomore setter Joshua Retamar, outside hitter Ranran Abdilla, middle blockers Kim Malabunga and Rex Intal and the total team effort are expected to prevail against the group stage tormentors.
Finals match between Philippines and Indonesia airs live on ABS-CBN S+A Channel 23, ABS-CBN S+A HD Channel 166, iWant and via livestream.
Thailand and Myanmar will battle for bronze medal at 3:30 pm at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.
Game time for the gold medal match is at 6:00 pm, same venue. Awarding ceremony will immediately follow after the match.
— The Summit Express
