Egypt is ready to face Alas Pilipinas on Tuesday, and head coach Marco Bonitta is anticipating a troublesome problem from the host workforce.
Egypt is coming off its first win, a four-set victory over Iran, whereas the Philippines suffered a straight-sets loss to Tunisia in its opening match.
It was the Philippines’ sturdy displaying within the third set towards Tunisia that raised Bonitta’s expectations heading into their matchup.
“After tomorrow. [it] will probably be a really, very tough match as a result of [the] Philippines was a bit bit nervous [in the] first and second set however they performed excellent from the third set,” Bonitta mentioned whereas referring to the Philippines’ 25-13, 25-17, 25-23 loss to Tunisia.
“I’m certain that the extent of the Philippine workforce is what they confirmed us within the third set so will probably be a really robust match after tomorrow.”
In the meantime, Egyptian standout Abdelrahman Elhossiny Eissa additionally acknowledged the potential of the house workforce and coach Angiolino Frigoni.
“Philippines has excellent gamers, additionally the coach I do know him. He’s an excellent coach. he’s been on high for an extended time,” Eissa mentioned.”
Solely the highest two groups of every pool will advance to the Spherical of 16. The Philippines, Egypt, Iran, and Tunisia comprise Pool A of the match.
—GMA Built-in Information