Courageous Alas Pilipinas runs smack into brick Vietnam wall

Alas Pilipinas gave it a gallant go on Friday night but still fell to powerhouse and world No. 34 Vietnam, 25-14, 25-22, 25-21, to bow out of contention after just one game in the FIVB Challenger Cup at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Thi Bich Tuyen Nguyen demolished the Philippine defense and came away with 30 points,