The Akari Chargers seek sweep of Montalban leg of PVL on Tour as they battle Chery Tiggo.
With confidence soaring after their first win, Grethcel Soltones and the Akari Chargers aim to sustain their momentum when they face the Chery Tiggo Crossovers in Pool B of the PVL on Tour on Sunday at the Ynares Center Montalban.
The Chargers (1-2) clawed their way to a dramatic five-set escape over the ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles, nearly blowing a two-set advantage before surviving an extended decider.
Soltones led the way with 23 points in that hard-fought triumph — a performance Akari will need more of when they take on the more experienced Chery Tiggo squad.
Against a composed Crossovers side that turned back the Capital1 Solar Spikers in four sets, Akari will have to minimize lapses and avoid giving Chery Tiggo any breathing room.
After dropping the opening frame in their first game, the Crossovers (1-0) roared back behind the steady play of their veterans and the promising debut of rookie Jyne Soreño, who delivered 15 points.
This Sunday matchup not only pits two teams seeking to improve their Pool B standings, but also gives Akari a chance to prove it can hang tough with one of the league’s perennial playoff contenders.
(With reports from Luisa Morales)
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