Alas Women thrash Qatar for Asian Games first win

Alas Pilipinas Women will not go home winless from the 20th Asian Games after dumping Qatar, 25-8, 25-2, 25-9, in the classification round on Sunday at the Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park in Japan.

The Nationals only took 52 minutes to finish the lopsided game as they redeemed themselves after failing to reach the quarterfinals with defeats to China and Kazakhstan in the group stage.

The Nationals even mounted a 19-0 lead in the second frame before the Qataris scored their first point.

Amie Provido led the Philippines with 19 points built on 11 attacks, four blocks, and four aces.

Bella Belen and Shaina Nitura added 10 points apiece.

Sumaia Almadhoun had four points for Qatar.

Gilas Women will aim to end their campaign in ninth place when they face Mongolia at 6 p.m. tonight.