Young Alas Pilipinas advances to Asian Youth Games semifinals after sweeping group stage, defeating Chinese Taipei in four sets 

Team Philippines’ Young Alas Pilipinas continued to make waves in the 3rd Asian Youth Games Girls’ Volleyball Tournament after a commanding 3-1 (25-15, 20-25, 25-16, 25-18) victory over Chinese Taipei on Thursday in Bahrain, securing their spot in the semifinals.

The win capped an unbeaten group stage run for the young Filipinas, who earlier dominated China and Hong Kong in straight sets. 

The Philippines first stunned China — one of Asia’s volleyball powerhouses — with a clinical 25-20, 25-18, 25-20 win, showcasing their poise and composure in key moments. 

They followed that up with another convincing triumph over Hong Kong, 25-15, 28-26, 25-11, to sweep their way into the quarterfinals with a perfect record.

Against Chinese Taipei, the Young Alas got off to a strong start behind their aggressive serving and balanced attack, taking the opening set, 25-15.  

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However, the Taiwanese side adjusted in the second, breaking through the Philippines’ defense to take a close 25-20 equalizer.

The turning point came in the third set, as the Filipinas regained control with their solid blocking and crisp execution on offense. With their teamwork and court coverage shining through, they cruised to a 25-16 win before closing out the match in the fourth set, 25-18.

With the victory, the Young Alas secured a place in the semifinals, where they will face Team Iran, a consistent contender in the regional volleyball scene. 

The matchup promises to be a test of grit and determination as the Philippines looks to continue its remarkable campaign and move one step closer to a historic finals appearance.

The Young Alas’ strong performance so far has been a statement of the Philippines’ growing presence in youth volleyball across Asia — combining heart, chemistry, and confidence against some of the continent’s best young squads.

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