Marina Tushova lead Capital1 Photo voltaic Spikers in opposition to Petro Gazz Angels within the PVL Strengthened Convention. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.internet
MANILA, Philippines — Marina Tushova bought candid about her views on Philippine volleyball as she enjoys her first stint within the nation with Capital1 within the 2024 PVL Strengthened Convention.
Tushova unleashed an all-around recreation of 24 factors, 10 digs, and 9 glorious receptions as Capital1 shocked two-time defending champion Petro Gazz, 26-24, 25-20, 25-18, on Tuesday night time at Philsports Area.
The Russian spiker admitted the extent of play within the Philippines is just not as excessive as the opposite nations she has performed in together with her dwelling nation, France, and Switzerland, however she had all good issues to say concerning the Filipinos’ ardour for the game.
“Sorry if it’s going to be impolite so it’s not that top high quality like units, passing. However Filipino at all times needs one of the best of every thing and also you benefit from the recreation and you’ve got a giant need,” mentioned Tushova. “You’ll by no means understand how a crew performs in opposition to you want at the moment you recognize nobody [thought] that we’re going play like this however we have been ravenous our win and we did it.”
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The 25-year-old import credited the franchise’s greatest win within the PVL but to the starvation of the Photo voltaic Spikers, who improved to a 1-1 report in Pool B, to vary their fortunes.
“I didn’t hope an excessive amount of earlier than the sport so I prefer it extra calmly however the Filipino individuals are at all times so blissful and having fun with sharing these feelings so I used to be like [thankful] however I simply must be centered at the moment,” Tushova mentioned.
“We have been simply ravenous within the recreation [to get] the win. We didn’t take into consideration what we’re gonna get win or lose. We wish to play, we wish to struggle and we confirmed it. Thanks a lot to my crew.”
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Capital1 coach Roger Gorayeb is grateful to have Tushova on their aspect and he’s hoping his native gamers be taught quite a bit from the import for his or her future conferences.
“Blissful ako dito sa grupo ng mga gamers na ‘to. Marina after this convention shall be leaving however she shall be leaving us instance for the All-Filipino Convention. These gamers will be taught many issues from Marina and I hope they be taught it and put it of their hearts. Lalakas pa kami,” mentioned Gorayeb.
Capital1 seeks to hold its big momentum in opposition to Cignal on Saturday.
