THE Philippines put debuted with a bang by beating Timor-Leste in men’s beach volleyball of the 30th Southeast Asian Games on Friday at the Subic Tennis Court.
Philippines Team 1 of Jaron Reuquinton and James Buytrago ripped their Timor-Leste counterpart Christian Jean and Robson Xavier in a dominant fashion, 21-13, 21-16.
The hosts’ Team 2 also displayed a stellar performance by routing Silvano Aduauo and Denyasno Bela, 21-7, 21-16.
With the victories, the men’s squad placed themselves ahead of Group A.
The women’s teams of Sisi Rondina and Bernadeth Pons and Dzi Gervacio and Dji Rodriguez played against Indonesia late Friday.