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Asian Games: PH gets breakthrough win in volleyball

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Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News

<p>JAKARTA — <strong>(UPDATED)</strong> The Philippines got its breakthrough victory in the volleyball competition of the 2018 Asian Games on Thursday at GOR Bulungan here.</p><p>The Philippines defeated Hong Kong in straight sets, 25-18, 25-21, 25-22, to stay in the hunt for a spot in the quarterfinals.</p><p>It was the Philippines’ first triumph in Asian Games volleyball since 1982, and it came following back-to-back losses to powerhouse squads Thailand and Japan.</p><p>“Sobrang thankful kay Lord kasi siyempre &#x27;yung past two games namin medyo down, masama &#x27;yung pakiramdam namin, pero everytime na nag-uusap kami, positive pa rin &#x27;yung pinag-uusapan namin,” said head coach Shaq delos Santos.</p><p>“Honestly speaking, talagang kaya namin &#x27;yung team (Hong Kong), kasi alam naman natin &#x27;yung laro sa Pilipinas. So sabi ko labas lang natin kung ano merong laro (tayo),” he also said.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><div id="IVS_ABS_Body_Video_1_Container"> <ivs-player id="IVS_ABS_Body_Video_1" data-ivs-spid="3001339" data-ivs-key="e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603" data-ivs-vid="1426712" data-ivs-floating="1"></ivs-player> <script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/iframe-parent.js"></script> <script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/loader.js"></script> </div></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><p>Alyssa Valdez had 14 points, Jaja Santiago added 12, and the Filipinas pounced on Hong Kong’s shaky reception to fire 11 aces.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://sports.abs-cbn.com/volleyball/news/2018/08/20/look-kib-montalbo-des-cheng-celebrate-anniversary-45839">LOOK: Kib Montalbo and Des Cheng celebrate anniversary!</a></li></ul><p>Three of those came from Kianna Dy in the opening set, which allowed the Philippines to recover from a sluggish start, seize a 6-4 advantage, and cruise from there.</p><p>Hong Kong threatened late in the second and third sets but the Filipinas were able to make the key plays to preserve the win.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><div id="IVS_ABS_Body_Video_2_Container"> <ivs-player id="IVS_ABS_Body_Video_2" data-ivs-spid="3001339" data-ivs-key="e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603" data-ivs-vid="1426714" data-ivs-floating="1"></ivs-player> <script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/iframe-parent.js"></script> <script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/loader.js"></script> </div></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><p>In Set 2, it was Majoy Baron and Jia Morado who conspired for the kill block that doomed Hong Kong.</p><p>In Set 3, Dy finished off a perfect combination play for the match-winner.</p><p>The Philippines had 45 kills to Hong Kong’s 37, and also had seven kill blocks.</p><p>At 1-2 in Pool A, the Philippines will next face Southeast Asian rival Indonesia on Saturday, August 25.</p><p>For more sports coverage, visit the <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com">ABS-CBN Sports website</a>.</p>

<p>(UPDATED) The Philippines got its breakthrough victory in the volleyball competition of the 2018 Asian Games on Thursday at GOR Bulungan.</p>

(UPDATED) The Philippines got its breakthrough victory in the volleyball competition of the 2018 Asian Games on Thursday at GOR Bulungan.

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Asian Games: PH gets breakthrough win in volleyball

Camille B. Naredo,

ABS-CBN News

Published August 23, 2018 03:07 PM PHT

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Updated August 23, 2018 04:48 PM PHT

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