MANILA – Australia claimed the first five-set victory of the AVC (Asian Volleyball Confederation) Women’s Volleyball Cup 2026, overcoming host Philippines, 25-22, 23-25, 18-25, 25-15, 15-11, to earn its first win at Candon City Arena in Ilocos Sur on Sunday.
Alyssa Solomon, who sat out the opening-day win over Uzbekistan (25-16, 25-12, 25-14) the day before, finished with 23 points on 22 attacks and one block to lead all scorers.
Niña Ytang added 13 points (nine attacks, one block, three aces) while Alyssa Valdez chipped in 11 attack points.
The Philippines will face Kyrgyzstan Monday.
Meanwhile, defending champion Vietnam secured its second win at the expense of Hong Kong, 25-9, 25-18, 25-11.
Thi Nhu Quynh Vi scored 11 points, all on attacks, as Vietnam kept the Group B lead following its 25-3, 25-13, 25-14 win over Lebanon in the opener.
Vietnam delivered 40 attacks against Hong Kong’s 22 and capitalized on their opponents’ 25 errors.
Sum Yuen Tang scored nine for Hong Kong, which suffered its second straight loss.
Vietnam will next take on Indonesia, while Hong Kong will battle Lebanon.
In another match, Chinese Taipei demolished Kyrgyzstan, 25-14, 25-11, 25-17, in Pool A of the tournament presented by the Philippine Sports Commission.
Kyrgyzstan managed to stay within 8-7 in the second set but Chinese Taipei stepped up to take an 18-9 lead and never looked back.
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