Cignal HD Spikers within the PVL Invitational Convention.–PVL PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines–Cignal confronted a surprisingly robust problem from Thailand’s EST Cola earlier than prevailing, 25-23, 27-25, 25-12, for a share of the lead within the PVL Invitational Convention on Sunday evening on the Mall of Asia Enviornment.
Coming off a straightforward win over Farm Recent, Cignal needed to dig deep within the first two units in opposition to a decided EST Cola aspect. The HD Spikers scrambled late in each frames, particularly within the second, the place they needed to overcome a set level and survive a decent alternate to seal the win.
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The one-hour, 22-minute victory marked Cignal’s second straight triumph following its straight-set sweep of Farm Recent final Friday. With momentum on their aspect, the HD Spikers are actually primed for an important match in opposition to the Creamline Cool Smashers on Monday additionally on the Pasay venue.
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Cignal squandered a commanding 2-0 set lead and finally fell to Creamline in an exhilarating semifinal battle in the course of the just lately concluded Bolstered Convention dominated by the Cool Smashers.
On this transient nine-day match that includes 5 groups, each match is vital as the highest two groups from the single-round elimination section will battle for the championship.
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“I’m very completely happy we pulled off this win. The primary two units had been extraordinarily robust, however our mindset was clear – we wished to get it,” mentioned MJ Perez. She and the remainder of the HD Spikers battled by means of fatigue, nonetheless recovering from the demanding Bolstered Convention.
Perez completed with 28 factors, together with 5 kill blocks, whereas Ces Molina backed her up with 12 markers and Chin Basas, Gel Cayuna, Rosely Doria, Riri Meneses and Jacki Acuña mixed for twenty-four factors.
Perez and Molina additionally helped anchor the HD Spikers’ protection, with the previous ending with 12 wonderful digs and 9 receptions, and the latter posting six wonderful digs and the identical variety of receptions.
Cayuna additionally shone with 19 wonderful units, outplaying counterpart Kanokporn Sangthong, who had 12 wonderful units.
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Warisara Seetaloed topscored for EST Cola with 17 factors, whereas Nattharika Wasan, Tanyaporn Seeso and Natthawan Phatthaisong completed with 9, seven and 6 markers, respectively.
EST Cola, which had misplaced its first two matches to the Ablaze and Cool Smashers in 4 and three units, respectively, proved to be a formidable opponent for Cignal.
Within the first set, the HD Spikers managed to interrupt by means of at 23-all with an important block by Perez on Phatthaisong, adopted by one other key level from Perez to take the set.
The second body mirrored the primary. With one other impasse at 23, EST Cola briefly surged forward with a kill from Wasan after a Cignal overpass.
Nonetheless, Perez as soon as once more delivered for the HD Spikers, securing a set-extending kill. Cayuna then shoved Cignal to set level with a artful two-handed push, just for Wasan to reply with a drop shot.
However a cross-court assault by Molina and a key block by Molina and Doria on Napatson Pumnin’s set-tying try gave Cignal a commanding 2-0 lead.
The third set noticed Cignal’s momentum absolutely take over as EST Cola misplaced steam.
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The HD Spikers shortly constructed a 12-4 lead and by no means seemed again, pulling away to a 22-9 benefit. EST Cola’s errors within the closing levels sealed Cignal’s straight-set victory, with the Thais committing two last assault faults to finish the match.
