Manila, Philippines, May 26, 2024 – The Philippines, Australia, Vietnam and Kazakhstan have booked their seats in the semi-finals at the close of Day 5 of the 2024 AVC Challenge Cup for Women at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
Hosts Philippines punched in their semis slot on Sunday evening after winning 3-0 (25-13, 25-21, 25-18) against Chinese Taipei.
Ejiya Laure (15 points) and Vanessa Gandler (12 points) scored double figures to help the home team sweep Pool A of the Preliminary Round.
Earlier, Caitlin Tipping topped the scoreboard with 34 points to help Australia confirm their semis slot, via a breathtaking 3-1 win (26-24, 25-23, 25-27, 31-29) over Iran.
The Volleyroos’ victory placed them in the second spot in Pool A, completing the Preliminary Round with a 3-1 card.
Vietnam were first to secure their semis slot, after winning 3-1 (25-17, 25-15, 27-25, 25-13) against Indonesia in the Sunday’s opening match in Pool B.
The defending champions replayed the rematch of the 2023 finale in Surabaya with victory in their favor, as they dominated the scoreboard with 65 attacks, 8 service aces and 5 blocks.
Vi Thi Nhu Quynh’s 26-point haul lifted the team as they climbed to the top of Pool B with four wins in the Preliminary Round.
Debutants Kazakhstan sealed their semis slot after taking straight sets 3-0 (25-17, 25-18, 25-14) against Hong Kong, China.
The Kazakh side set forth a strong service game plan, leaving their opponents with limited opportunity to set up their offense properly. They converted with a total of 12 service winners in the victory that placed them as the second best-ranked team in Pool B.
After the rest and recover day on Monday, the teams return to play for the semi-finals scheduled on Tuesday.
By Wednesday, the winners of the 3rd edition of the championship shall be crowned and awarded the right to compete in the Volleyball World Challenger Cup scheduled from July 4-7, 2024, also in the Philippines’ capital city,
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