Alas Pilipinas Duo Falls Short at Beach Pro Tour Qualification
Alas Pilipinas duo miss Beach Pro Tour main draw after gritty stand
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Sofiah Pagara and Khylem Progella of Alas Pilipinas narrowly missed the main draw at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Nuvali Challenge in Santa Rosa, Laguna. Despite their loss to Hungary's Lilla Villam and Stefania Kun, the young athletes showcased impressive skills and resilience, signaling a promising future for Philippine beach volleyball.
- 01Pagara and Progella lost to Hungary's duo with scores of 21-19, 21-18 after a strong second set comeback.
- 02Sofiah Pagara scored 19 points in the match, demonstrating her offensive capabilities.
- 03The Filipino pair was the only team from the Philippines to reach the second round of the qualification tournament.
- 04Pagara and Progella previously defeated Germany's Mareet Maidhof and Tabea Schwarz with a score of 21-19, 28-26.
- 05Other notable teams advancing to the main draw include pairs from Brazil, China, and Canada.
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In a closely contested match at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Nuvali Challenge in Santa Rosa, Laguna, the Alas Pilipinas duo of Sofiah Pagara and Khylem Progella fell short of advancing to the main draw. They faced off against Hungary's experienced players, Lilla Villam and Stefania Kun, losing with scores of 21-19 and 21-18. Despite trailing 12-16 in the second set, Pagara mounted a commendable comeback, scoring two aces and leveling the score at 16-all. Pagara finished the match with 19 points, showcasing her potential as a rising star in beach volleyball. The duo was the only Filipino pair to reach the second round of the qualification tournament, having previously defeated Germany's Mareet Maidhof and Tabea Schwarz in a thrilling match. The main draw features other strong contenders, including Sisi Rondina and Bernadeth Pons representing the Philippines in the women's division. This performance highlights the growing talent in Philippine beach volleyball and sets the stage for future competitions.
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The performance of Pagara and Progella highlights the potential of young athletes in Philippine beach volleyball, inspiring future participation and investment in the sport.
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