Aussies winalis ang Filipino pairs sa BPT Challenge Nuvali

NALAMANGAN ng Australian Jasmine Fleming at Elizabeth Alchin ang pares ng Alas Pilipinas Alexa Polidario at Jen Gaviola, 21-11, 21-13, Huwebes sa qualifying round ng Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Challenge Nuvali sa Santa Rosa City, Laguna.

Binigay ng 5-foot-9 Gaviola at 5-foot-7 Polidario ang kanilang best pero hindi naging sapat laban sa Australians, na parehong six-footers.

Ang Aussie tandem, kasalukuyang world No.123, placed fifth sa Asian Seniors at seventh sa BPT Challenge Chennai.

“Although we have played several international tournaments, sometimes it’s evident that we still lack the experience but we need to overcome those things,” Wika ng 26-year-old Gaviola.

Ang tournament, inorganisa ng Philippine National Volleyball Federation na pinamumunuan ni Ramon “Tats” Suzara, ay umakit ng top FIVB teams na ang reigning Asian Senior Beach Volleyball champions D’Artagnan Potts at Jack Pearse ay dumaan sa qualifying.