Philippines falls short vs Vietnam in SEA VLeague, but Alyssa Solomon, Cham Maaya leave fans impressed

The Philippines has yet to pick up a victory in the SEA VLeague, but fans are seeing a bright future for the women's national volleyball team.

In a seeming replay of last week's match vs Vietnam, the Philippines took set 2 against the squad in yellow. The Filipina spikers actually nearly took the back-and-forth third frame as well before the Vietnamese volleybelles regained their bearings just in time to fend of a spirited charge from the young Philippine squad. Vietnam ultimately won the match, 25-19, 25-27, 31-29, 25-14. 

It was a much better performance for the Philippines after getting steamrolled in straight sets by regional powerhouse Thailand on Friday night.

  

NU Lady Bulldogs standout Alyssa Solomon was once again the star for the Philippines as she powered the Philippine side with her attacks, along with three straight blocks to help the national team win set 2.

  

With yet another spectacular showing, fans have started thinking that maybe Solomon could be hailed as Best Opposite Spiker this time around.

Pwede ba kay Alyssa Solomon na lang best Opposite Spiker? Grabeeee good job pa din girlsss #SEAVLeague2023

— Hannah Speaks (@HannahSpeaks3) August 12, 2023

"Alyssa Solomon, beh pang international ka na!" another fan chimed in on X (formerly known as Twitter).

A much better game! Sobrang sayang talaga ung set 3 pero they need to learn from it and it's a good thing! Nakaka proud pa rin ang young NT squad natin!

Alyssa Solomon, beh pang international ka na! And good to see Thai people supporting our girls. Kapunka 🙏 #SEAVLeague2023

— Flying Tsinelas🩴 (@Jutinfj71) August 12, 2023

TITAN MODE SI ALYSSA SOLOMON TODAY #SEAVLeague2023

— V (@filolilie) August 12, 2023

Unlike in the Thailand match, Solomon had some help this time as UAAP Season 85 Second Best Middle Blocker Niña Ytang of the UP Fighting Maroons also came to play.

@onesportsplus Niña Ytang, lumalaban! Check out this Philippine celebration against Vietnam in the #SEAVLeague ? original sound - onesportsplus

a good game for the PH girlies!! Ytang's blocking, Bella Belen and Alyssa Solomon's scoring, Jardio & Doromal playing fabulously

— jeongjay (@jenjaemnist) August 12, 2023

By set 3, NU's Cham Maaya also came to life and even extended the frame against Vietnam, 27-27.

"P***** i**, atin 'to!" she yelled as she celebrated a crucial point.

si ytang 'yan sez pero grabe rin si maaya nung set 3 HAHAHA bongga nila

— M1ss Jen Lasu So • Kween Sebo (@jenlasu_so) August 12, 2023

The Philippines will face Indonesia on Sunday for its last assignment in the SEA VLeague.

(MDB)