Alas women fall to Iranians, finish eighth (opens original article in a new tab)

Alas Pilipinas lost to Iran in the AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup, finishing eighth with a young team, as veteran players like Alyssa Valdez and Jovelyn Gonzaga considered their final matches.

• Alas Pilipinas lost to Iran 25-21, 25-12, 25-21 in the AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup
• The team finished eighth in the tournament with a young squad formed less than a month prior
• Alyssa Valdez expressed hope for the continuation of the program for younger players
• Jovelyn Gonzaga may have played her last game for the national team