Indonesia sweeps Philippines in SEA Games women’s volley opener

Jane Bracher

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Indonesia sweeps Philippines in SEA Games women’s volley opener
Alyssa Valdez was the only player in double figures for the Philippines with 15 points

MANILA, Philippines – Indonesia swept the Philippines, 25-22, 25-20, 25-14, in the opening match of women’s volleyball at the 2015 Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in Singapore on Wednesday, June 10.

Photo by Singapore SEA Games Organising Committee/Action Images via Reuters

Aprilia Manganang topscored for the Indonesians with 13 points on 12 kills and a block. Maya Kurnia Indri Sari and Amalia Fajrina Nabila added 11 and 10 points, respectively.

UAAP two-time MVP Alyssa Valdez was the only player in double figures for the Philippines with 15 points. Jaja Santiago added 7 markers and a block while Rachel Anne Daquis had 4.

The Philippines stayed within striking distance through the first two sets but Indonesia created an early 9-4 edge in the third and coasted the rest of the way.

The Philippines dropped its first match in the SEA Games since last participating in 2005. Boasting a squad composed of top collegiate and semi-professional stars, the country is eyeing to win its first gold medal in the event since 1993. – Rappler.com

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