SINGAPORE — The Philippine men's volleyball team lost to Thailand, 25-21, 25-16, 25-13, on Sunday at the OCBC Arena Hall 2 to bow out of the 28th Southeast Asian Games competition.
The team wrapped up its campaign with a 1-2 win-loss card, same as the record of the women's squad.
[See Valdez, Gonzaga and Co. bow out of SEA Games with straight-sets loss to Vietnam]
Marck Espejo had 17 points for the Philippines, but Thailand was simply too strong and went on to complete a sweep of Pool A.
A quick start in the third set gave the Philippines a 2-0 lead, but Thailand easily regained control.
Jirayu Raksakaew finished with 13 points while Kissada Nilsawai and Kittikun Sri-Utthawong had 11 points apiece for Thailand.
[See Alyssa Valdez says young Philippine team gained a lot in short stint in SEA Games]
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