Cignal HD Spikers rejoice robust win over F2 Logistics within the PVL All-Filipino Convention. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.web
MANILA, Philippines — Cignal displayed grace underneath stress and overcame Jolina Dela Cruz’s 30-point explosion for F2 Logistics for the 25-23, 22-25, 26-24, 26-24 win–its fifth straight– within the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) second All-Filipino Convention.
When the sport was tied at one set apiece and the Cargo Movers have been on the verge of bagging the third set with a 24-21 edge, the HD Spikers fought again behind Vanie Gandler and Ces Molina to succeed in set level, 25-24, earlier than Jovelyn Gonzaga nailed the frame-clinching block on F2 rookie Jovelyn Fernandez.
Regardless of taking a 2-1 match benefit, F2 Logistics didn’t go down and not using a struggle as Dela Cruz scored her thirtieth level to tie the fourth set at 22-all earlier than Gonzaga’s down-the-line hit and Myla Pablo’s essential assault error pushed Cignal at match level, 24-22.
After Ivy Lacsina nailed a block on Molina and Pablo pressured one other deuce along with her solely level within the sport, Gonzaga got here to the rescue bringing again Cignal at match level, 25-24, and Molina drilled the game-winning kill to finish the two-hour and 19-minute match.
“[Jovelyn and Ces] had a huge effect on our crew. I simply reminded them to maintain on enjoying and flaunt their video games. They struggled a bit however what’s essential for us is that they carry on working till the top of the sport,” mentioned Cignal coach Shaq Delos Santos in Filipino on Thursday at FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan Metropolis.
“I’m pleased with the efforts they confirmed and to be trustworthy after we have been down, I informed them to consider and we’ll win this sport so long as we proceed to work.”
Cignal HD Spikers’ Ces Molina. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIREr.web
Molina dropped 22 factors to guide the HD Spikers to their fifth straight win and rise to the solo fourth place with a 6-2 document. They face a troublesome street forward of their final three elimination video games as they face the surging Chery Tiggo (6-1) on Tuesday subsequent week at Philsports Enviornment.
“Our subsequent video games are extra essential to us as a result of now we have to work tougher heading to the final a part of the elimination. We have to grasp tight, carry on pounding, and proceed giving our greatest,” mentioned the Cignal captain in Filipino.
Gonzaga delivered 15 factors together with a game-high 4 blocks to go together with 11 digs. Gandler continued to shine for Cignal with 13 factors and 10 digs, whereas center blockers Rose Doria and Ria Meneses added 12 and 11 factors, respectively. Setter Gel Cayuna dished out 22 glorious units and scored 4 factors.
Dela Cruz’s profession sport constructed on 28 kills, one block, and an ace went for naught as F2 Logistics absorbed its second straight loss, sliding to a 4-4 card in seventh place.
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Ara Galang additionally lifted the Cargo Movers with 15 factors, 15 glorious receptions, and 13 digs.
Cignal coach Shaq Delos Santos and Ces Molina on staving off F2 Logistics. #PVL2023
Posted by Inquirer Sports activities on Thursday, November 16, 2023
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