MANILA, Philippines —
Marck Espejo couldn’t hold back his tears after what seemed like a storybook ending for Alas Pilipinas turned into the most painful “what-if” of their volleyball careers.
Espejo and his teammates were already in tears of joy when Kim Malabunga blocked Ali Haghparast, sparking a wild celebration among the 14,240 fans at the venue.
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