Valdez: Vietnam really prepared for us

KUALA LUMPUR—Alyssa Valdez, one of the country’s most vaunted scorers, was left in awe of Vietnam’s performance after the Philippines lost a crucial group stage match Friday in the Southeast Asian Games.

“They really prepared against us. They showed too much energy and confidence against us,” said Valdez in Filipino after the team lost to Vietnam, 26-24, 25-12, 25-23.

But the 23-year-old Valdez maintained the PH women’s team played well.

“We have no regrets. We gave it our all in today’s game,” added Valdez.

“It’s a learning experience for us, for the team and the whole Philippine volleyball,” added Valdez who scored 11 points. “Hopefully this would motivate us against Thailand.”

Photo: @alyphenom Twitter account
Author: Marc Anthony Reyes.
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