Australia celebrates in opposition to India on the AVC Problem Cup.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.web
MANILA, Philippines — Australia bolstered its semifinal possibilities in Pool A after overcoming gritty India, 26-24, 25-16, 19-25, 29-27, within the AVC Problem Cup on Saturday at Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
Coming off a troublesome first loss to Alas Pilipinas two days in the past, Caitlin Tipping poured in 27 factors off 19 assaults, 4 blocks, and 4 aces as they improved to a 2-1 file, needing to beat Iran on Sunday at 4 p.m. to enter the semifinals.
Australia wanted to beat a late rally by India, which pressured three deuces, earlier than Ella Schabort introduced again the Volleyroos at match level, 28-27. The Indians had a setting error as they absorbed their second straight loss, sliding to a 2-2 card.
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“It’s tremendous vital for us because it’s a must-win for us. I feel we simply form of dropped the ball within the third set. We didn’t come again firing like we did within the first set and so they got here again at us even more durable. We simply underestimated them slightly bit however they’re such a very good aspect and we simply can’t do this,” stated Tipping.
“I feel we simply trusted one another that we have been doing our job and managed to have the ball. We knew that we’d get the job finished on the finish of the sport.”
Schabort and Emma Burton delivered 16 factors every, whereas Cassandra Dodd supplied eight of the group’s 16 blocks to complete with 13 factors.
Anusree Poyilil led India with 14 factors. Soorya Soorya and Radha Anagha chipped in 13 factors, whereas Shaalini Saravanan added 10.
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Australia vs India on the AVC Problem Cup 2024.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.web
In the meantime, Kazakhstan and Hong Kong discovered themselves tied for the second seed with equivalent 2-1 data, clashing for the final semifinal berth in Pool B on Sunday at 1 p.m.
Zhanna Syroyeshkina nailed 19 kills of her 25 makes an attempt and had 4 aces to complete with 23 factors in Kazakhstan’s bounce again 25-17, 25-13, 25-22 win over Indonesia.
The Kazakhs recovered from a troublesome loss to defending champion Vietnam, which booked a spot within the semifinals with a 3-0 file.
“I used to be prepared to assist my group and I used to be able to get the reception, and I needed to win this recreation as a result of it was so vital for us as a result of we misplaced yesterday,” stated Kristina Belova, who performed sparingly previously two video games after scoring 15 factors within the opener in opposition to Singapore.
“The primary choice [against Hong Kong] for us is to win, that is the primary aim.”
Indonesia bombed out of rivalry after dropping to a 1-2 file with Junaida Santi main the best way with 9 factors.
Hong Kong dominated the also-ran Singapore, 25-14, 25-12, 25-12, behind Lam Shum and Wing Lam Chim’s 17 and 15 factors, respectively.
“Initially of the sport, we have been so nervous, however our coach advised us to not be. We performed our regular recreation the complete time so we might win,” stated Chim, who fired 10 assaults and 5 aces.
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Wing Lam Pang, Ka Yi Fong, and Wing Ni Yim contributed 5 factors every to ship Singapore to a winless Pool B marketing campaign with a 0-4 file, relegated to the battle for ninth place in opposition to the cellar-dweller of Pool A.
