Alas Pilipinas Girls fought tooth and nail but ultimately fell short against Peru, 28-26, 22-25, 23-25, 20-25, on Tuesday morning (Manila time) in Pool B of the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Girls’ U17 World Championship at Liceo Particular Mixto San Felipe.
The Philippines entered the match riding a two-game winning streak and looked every bit the part, grinding out a gutsy win in an extended opening set before failing to keep pace with Peru over the next three frames.
The defeat dropped Alas Pilipinas to a 2-2 record and fourth place in Pool B with six points.
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Despite the setback, the young Filipinas remain on track for a spot in the Round of 16, with a win over Venezuela on Wednesday at 2 a.m. (Manila time) enough to keep their knockout-stage hopes alive.
After splitting the first two sets, Alas Pilipinas came roaring out of the gates in the third, racing to a commanding 15-5 lead and appearing poised to seize a 2-1 advantage.
Peru, however, turned the tide with a stunning fightback, closing the frame with a blistering 20-8 finishing run to completely flip the momentum.
The Peruvians carried that momentum into the fourth set, pulling away from the Filipinas to seal the victory.
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The win lifted Peru to a 3-1 record and second place in Pool B, behind unbeaten China, which remained perfect at 4-0.
Sharina Rhyza Lleses once again spearheaded the Philippine attack, pouring in 18 points—all from kills—while also helping anchor the floor defense with 16 digs.
Caera Celis added 17 points on 15 attacks and two aces, along with nine digs, while Xyz Rayco chipped in 12 points, 22 digs, and six excellent receptions.
Nahir Cuerva led Peru with 19 points.
