THE Philippines missed out on a debut win, losing to Kazahkstan, 21-25, 25-17, 26-24, 25-27, 6-15, in the 22nd Asian Women's Volleyball Championship on Wednesday in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.
Led by Alyssa Solomon, the Philippines bucked a slow start to take a 2-1 set lead and stand on the verge of victory.
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But the Filipinas could not put the the Kazakhs away despite holding two match points at 24-22.
Kazakhstan dominated a lopsided Set 5 tiebreak to complete the comeback from a set down.
China, winner of the tournament 13 times, is up next for the Philippine team on Thursday.
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