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The 19-year-old prospect Arah Panique, a ultimate addition to the rapidly fashioned Alas Pilipinas, delivers for the host nation within the semifinal in opposition to Kazakhstan, when nobody else may amid a chilly begin
MANILA, Philippines – Mere days earlier than the 2024 AVC Problem Cup rolled round, the rapidly assembled Alas Pilipinas tapped 19-year-old prospect Arah Panique because the final number of the 14-woman crew, changing Nationwide College teammate Alyssa Solomon as the only pure reverse hitter.
4 matches into the match, because the host nation rolled to an surprising elimination-round sweep to succeed in the knockout semifinal, the 5-foot-11 winger was seldomly deployed, typically left to slim pickings on the finish of units and matches when the outcomes have been all however determined.
That modified, nonetheless, on Tuesday, Might 28, as veteran Kazakhstan’s 21-10 first-set education of Alas despatched head coach Jorge Souza de Brito scrambling for different choices.
Retaining true to the “keep prepared” mantra of function gamers, Panique, out of nowhere, near-singlehandedly resurrected the hosts from the useless, powering down 6 factors in a 12-2 blitz to get inside putting distance, earlier than Kazakhstan ultimately limped forward with a 25-23 escape.
Though the world No. 30 protagonists ultimately sealed Alas’ destiny with a 25-23, 25-21, 25-14 sweep, by some means the fact of the crew’s first loss all appeared second fiddle to the magic that transpired on the very finish of their bench, and Panique was nothing however grateful for the expertise.
“I simply confirmed what I can do and the way I trusted myself, given what my ates all the time advise us, particularly ate Jia [de Guzman],” the newly topped UAAP champion stated in Filipino after a 14-point end, the one double-digit scoreline from the dropping aspect.
“She and the coaches actually gave me belief to maintain me on the ground and simply all the time keep prepared.”
De Brito, who signed off on the Panique call-up following Casiey Dongallo’s damage and Solomon’s sit-out, was not in the least stunned that Alas’ youngest participant handed her first prolonged take a look at with flying colours.
“It was not a shock for me. The blokes who have been watching the video games within the UAAP know that she has the potential. She’s not underneath strain anymore to play underneath any type of competitors. She’s actually snug,” stated the Brazilian mentor in his first sport since being known as to remain as coach by the Philippine Nationwide Volleyball Federation (PNVF).
“She’s younger, she makes some errors nevertheless it occurs solely when the gamers go inside. So, I’m actually pleased with her. Not even displaying any hesitation to do any actions inside.”
With Alas now relegated to the bronze-medal match in opposition to acquainted foe Australia to maintain its breakthrough podium desires alive, Panique is eager to feed off this surprising momentum for her nation’s sake.
“My confidence is now at an all-time excessive… I do know I’ve to provide my finest at any time when I’m known as once more, and naturally, I’ve to repay everybody’s belief in me to point out what I can actually do.” – Rappler.com
