ALAS SEEKS SHOCKER VS EGYPT

Alas Pilipinas is realistic it would take a lot for the team to score a breakthrough win in the FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship.

- By JOEY VILLAR

But one thing sure, Bryan Bagunas and his teammates will set out for battle with an unwavering resolve and fighting spirit.

Unsuccessful in their first try versus Tunisia, the Nationals take another shot at achieving something that has never been accomplish in Philippine volleyball history as they try to tear down the pyramid-like aura of fancied Egypt today at the MOA Arena.

“We're starting to play our volleyball,” said Alas coach Angiolino Frigoni.

The Italian bench tactician saw marked improvement in his wards in the third set of their 25-13, 25-17, 25-23 defeat at the hands of the Tunisians in last Friday’s inaugurals at the Pasay venue.