THE new-look Philippine women's national volleyball team came out swinging in its debut in the 2023 AVC Challenge Cup for Women, posting a 25-14, 25-12, 25-9 win over Macau on Monday.
Veteran captain Aiza Maizo-Pontillas and newest Akari Charger Faith Nisperos took charge for the Nationals, who had thrice more attacks than their opponents, 40 to 12, in the Pool A match in Indonesia.
The win assured the Philippines of a spot in the quarterfinals regardless of the result of its other pool match against host Indonesia on Tuesday, at 7 p.m. local time.
The Philippines was in full control of every statistical department — from blocks (11 to 2) to aces (6 to 3). However, both teams had the same number of unforced errors at 18.
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