Cignal’s MJ Perez within the PVL Bolstered Convention.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.web
MANILA, Philippines–Cignal gained all of the momentum it wants heading into the PVL Bolstered Convention playoffs after ending its preliminary marketing campaign with a swift 27-25, 25-20, 25-20 victory in opposition to Nxled on Tuesday at FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan Metropolis.
The HD Spikers continued to financial institution on the prolific MJ Perez who completed with 17 assault factors other than 10 glorious digs to maneuver on to the quarterfinals with a 7-1 standing, their solely loss coming in opposition to Akari.
Ces Molina added 11 assault factors within the sweep of the eradicated Chameleons, who ended the import-laden convention with a lone win and 7 straight losses.
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“Sobrang blissful and proud sa workforce kasi syempre nakuha namin ‘tong final sport namin ulit,” coach Shaq delos Santos stated. “Going to quarterfinals, prepared naman yung workforce, kailangan lang din namin mag-ingat, magpa-kondisyon and mas mag-focus pa.”
Playmaker Gel Cayuna displayed an all-around effort, contributing 9 factors aside from her 16 glorious units.
“I believe it’s at all times the purpose ng workforce na makapag-contribute and makapag-laro, makapag-perform ng maganda,” Molina stated.
“Purpose naman talaga namin ngayon is una makapasok talaga kami sa quarterfinals after which after that, tuloy-tuloy na,” she added.
After that loss to the undefeated Chargers, the HD Spikers will probably be advancing to the playoffs driving a three-game profitable streak.
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Heating up too late to salvage Nxled’s marketing campaign, Meegan Hart completed with 16 factors and Jho Maraguinot 15 factors in addition to 10 glorious receptions.
Already down two units, Lycha Ebon scored considered one of her three whole factors from the again row to offer the Chameleons a short-lived lead, 18-19. Nxled scrambled within the subsequent possession as Gen Casugod capitalized on a drop assault, 20-19.
Ebon dedicated an assault error that setter Maji Mangulabnan bought again within the subsequent play. Casugod scored once more this time from a working assault adopted by Chin Basas for a 23-20 benefit.
Cayuna scored off an essential ace to maneuver Cignal to match level with Molina hammering a kill via the block to seal the consequence.
