The Alas Pilipinas coach is standing by his team, despite their disappointing fifth-place finish in the men’s SEA V Cup first leg in Candon City, Ilocos Sur. The team's mentor believes that a bright future awaits his players, but acknowledges that they will face a tough challenge in their next match. The team will clash with Cambodia, the champion of the first leg, in the second and last leg of the event in Jakarta, Indonesia. This will be a test of the team's strength and determination.
The team will be led by Josh Ybañez, who was named Best Libero in Candon, and will also feature fellow World Championship veterans Lloyd Josafat, Louie Ramirez, and Vince Lorenzo. Southeast Asian Games beach volley medalist Jude Garcia will also be part of the squad, along with other players such as Jian Salarzon, Axel Van Book, and JJ Macam. The team's coach is confident in their abilities, but knows that they will have to work hard to achieve their goals.
The door is still open for players who missed out on the first leg due to various reasons, but they will have to compete to reclaim their places in the team. Players such as Bryan Bagunas, Marck Espejo, and Leo Ordiales missed out on the first leg, but may still have a chance to join the team in the future. The team's coach is steadfast in his approach, and believes that every player must earn their place in the team.
Alas Pilipinas is determined to bounce back from their disappointing performance in the first leg, and will be looking to get revenge against Cambodia. The team lost to Cambodia in a five-set duel, which ultimately led to their fifth-place finish. The team is focused on improving their performance and achieving a better result in the second leg of the event.
