Leila Cruz (middle) neatly drills in a kill between two Nxled blockers. —PVL IMAGES
Capital1 snapped a three-game skid by staging a surprising comeback to steal the second set earlier than dominating the subsequent two for a 21-25, 25-21, 25-15, 25-18 overcome dumbfounded Nxled within the PVL All-Filipino Convention on the Philsports Area on Saturday.
Leila Cruz and Heather Guino-o shaped the Photo voltaic Spikers’ 1-2 punch, ending with a mixed 38 factors with Patty Orendain coming off the bench to chip in with 10 factors.
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The victory was a welcome aid for Capital1, which had beforehand faltered in opposition to high contenders Chery Tiggo, Choco Mucho and PLDT.
“I’m so comfortable, as a result of all of our onerous work lastly confirmed on the ground,” stated Guino-o, who delivered 21 factors, together with 19 assaults and two blocks, in Filipino.
Trailing 20-12 within the second set, Capital1 acquired the enhance from Guino-o, who led a 13-2 run that finally tied the sport at a set every.
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In serving to the Photo voltaic Spikers to a 1-3 report, Guino-o emphasised that staying optimistic shall be key to staying within the operating for a slot within the playoffs.
“We are going to work even more durable from hereon so we are able to have this sense [of winning] extra typically,” stated the previous Far Japanese standout within the UAAP.
Chiara Permentilla led Nxled with a formidable 23-point effort, however struggled with fatigue within the latter levels.
The Chameleons additionally suffered from a scarcity of constant help, with Jaila Atienza and Lycha Ebon including simply 9 and 6 factors, respectively.
The Photo voltaic Spikers’ outstanding turnaround within the second set not solely derailed Nxled’s momentum but in addition crushed their confidence, setting the stage for Capital1’s dominant efficiency within the ultimate two units.
