PH spikers survive tough first set to beat Cambodians

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 12:45:01 +0000

BY JONAS TERRADO

THE Philippines bucked a slow start to beat Cambodia 29-27, 25-17, 25-17 Monday to start its campaign in men’s volleyball competition of the 30th Southeast Asian Games at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City.

MARCK Espejo

Marck Espejo scored 21 points while Joshua Retamar had 11 points with 15 excellent sets in his debut to give the Nationals a winning start in their bid for a semifinal spot in the biennial meet.

Bryan Bagunas, who spent the past few months playing for a club team in Japan, also came through for the hosts with 14 points.

Coach Dante Alinsunurin’s side gained a share of the early lead in Group B with Indonesia, which earlier beat Vietnam, 25-20, 25-22, 25-21.

The Nationals are eyeing a top two finish to secure a place in the semis, but the chances are stacked them.

They face Vietnam on Wednesday and Indonesia on Friday, games that will determine the team’s fate in the competition.

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