Marck Espejo's Stellar Performance Leads Alas Pilipinas to Victory Over Thailand in Epic Five-Set Match
Source: news.source.inquirer
Marck Espejo delivered a standout performance, scoring 30 points to lead Alas Pilipinas to a thrilling five-set victory against Thailand in the Invitationals at Smart Araneta Coliseum. This win marked a significant confidence boost for the team as they prepare for the FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship in September.
Key Points
Marck Espejo scored 30 points, including 23 spikes, six aces, and a block, leading Alas Pilipinas to victory.
The match was a five-set thriller, ending with a score of 21-25, 25-21, 25-22, 21-25, 15-12 in favor of Alas Pilipinas.
This victory was significant as it was the first win against Thailand since 2019, boosting the team's confidence.
The game was part of a three-day, four-team Invitationals, and Alas Pilipinas completed a perfect campaign.
Buds Buddin contributed crucial kills in the final set, helping secure the win.
