For the fourth straight time, Alas Pilipinas settled for bronze once again in the second leg of the 2025 SEA Women’s V.League held in Ninh Binh in Vietnam, from August 8 to 10.
Alas Pilipinas suffered a straight-set defeat against Vietnam in their opening match, 14-25, 28-30, 22-25. In their next game, Alas Pilipinas managed to snatch a set against Thailand but ultimately faltered, losing 22-25, 17-25, 26-24, 15-25.
In their last game against Indonesia, Alas Pilipinas finally won the match to secure the bronze medal for the fourth straight time, 25-17, 25-17, 28-26.
Meanwhile, host country Vietnam successfully captured the crown and dethroned eight-time champion Thailand, 17-25, 24-26, 25-17, 25-22, 16-14. Vietnam also defeated Indonesia, 25-20, 25-19, 25-20 en route to the championship.
Before losing their match against Vietnam, Thailand first defeated Indonesia, 25-16, 25-16, 25-21, in their first match of the tournament. Meanwhile, Indonesia finished the tournament without a win.
Dream Team for Leg 2
• MVP / Best Opposite Spiker – Nguyen Thi Bich Tuyen (Vietnam)
• Best Outside Spikers – Chatchu-on Moksri (Thailand), Vi Thi Nhu Quynh (Vietnam)
• Best Middle Blockers – Tran Thi Bich Thuy (Vietnam), Wimonrat Thanapan (Thailand)
• Best Setter – Pornpun Guedpard (Thailand)
• Best Libero – Justine Jazareno (Philippines)
Up Next for Alas Pilipinas
Alas Pilipinas’ next tournament will be in December for the 2025 Southeast Asian Games in Thailand.