Results of AVC Challenge Cup 2023: Bungam Philippines 3-0, Indonesia Challenges Australia

Indonesia Secures Spot in Group Stage of AVC Challenge Cup 2023

Indonesia’s national women’s volleyball team has secured their spot in the knockout stage of the AVC Challenge Cup 2023 after defeating the Philippines in a 3-0 victory. The team displayed an impressive performance throughout the game and managed to win with scores of 25-17, 25-20, and 25-10, respectively. This win follows their previous victory against Macau, making Indonesia unbeaten in the group stage.

Impressive Performance From Indonesia On the Court

Playing at the GOR Tri Dharma Petrokimia in Gresik, East Java, on Tuesday night (June 20, 2023), the Indonesian team made a strong start. They took the initiative to attack in the opening of the game and managed to lead with a score of 7-3. However, the Philippines put up a fight and managed to reduce the gap in score to 10-11. Nevertheless, Indonesia managed to develop their game once again. Powerful hits from Agustin Wulandari gave them a comfortable lead of 17-14 and eventually, 22-16. They closed the first set with a score of 25-17.

In the second set, the team led by coach Alim Suseno struggled to cope with the Philippines’ repeated attacks and fell behind with a score of 5-6, but they swiftly regained their momentum and turned the tables around to lead 10-8 and then 16-12. The team’s defense was also solid with Wilda Siti Nurfadilah blocking multiple times. As a result, they were able to widen the gap in score to 20-15, ultimately winning the second set with a score of 25-20.

By the third set, the Philippines seemed to be running out of steam, and they were unable to withstand Indonesia’s various attacks. The score quickly became 11-4, and the home team continued to gain points with ease from Yolla Yuliana’s serves and other players’ hits. They managed to secure the third set with a score of 25-10.

Indonesia to Meet Australia in the Knockout Stage

With their two back-to-back victories, Indonesia has secured its spot in the eighth round in the group stage and will face Australia on Wednesday (June 21, 2023). The team’s strong performance in the group stage has undoubtedly boosted their morale and their fans’ spirits. Nonetheless, the competition remains fierce, and the team will need to maintain its focus and intensity to achieve more victories.