00:00For the first time in FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship history,
00:06underdog Alas Pilipinas claimed a victory on the world stage,
00:09stunning World No. 21 Egypt 29-27, 23-25, 25-21, 25-21
00:16at the Mall of Asia Arena on Tuesday, September 16.
00:20Captain Brian Bagunas led the team with a game-high 25 points
00:24while star setter Owa Retamar recorded 40 excellent sets.
00:27Young opposite spiker Leo Ordiales emerged as man of the match with 21 points to support Bagunas.
00:34Veterans Mark Espejo and Kim Malabunga also contributed,
00:37scoring 13 and 7 points respectively and combining for 5 of the team's 11 blocks.
00:42What I expected is to play this kind of volleyball.
00:46When you play this kind of volleyball, for all the opponents will be difficult to play against us.
00:51Now ranked World No. 77 after their historic win,
00:55Alas Pilipinas is defying the world rankings
00:57as No. 14 Iran now cautiously prepares to face the host's team on Thursday, September 18.
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