The Chery Tiggo Crossovers come up clutch against Akari to score another win in PVL on Tour.
The Chery Tiggo Crossovers made it count when it mattered the most, repulsing the Akari Chargers in a five set thriller, 24-26, 25-19, 25-16, 23-25, 15-10, in Pool B action of the PVL on Tour at the Ynares Center in Montalban on Sunday.
Cess Robles continued to carry the load for her team, finishing with 23 points, 15 excellent digs, and 10 excellent receptions in the victory that gave them a 2-0 slate.
The Crossovers took advantage of an error prone Akari team which committed four errors early in the fifth set, giving Chery Tiggo a two-point advantage, 8-6.
Imee Hernandez then continued to relish her return to the court with crucial attacks in the fifth — including a point that gave Chery a three-point lead late, 10-7.
But it was rookie Jyne Soreño who provided the last two points — including an ace — to finish off Akar, 15-10.
Meanwhile, another rookie in Renee Peñafiel had a breakout game as she was consistent throughout the five sets for the Norman Miguel-coached team.
The Crossovers rebounded from a flat start where they trailed early in set 1, 18-10.
But a 9-1 run by Chery Tiggo tied set at 24-all in the opener. While Akari was able to score back-to-back points to clinch the first set, the Crossovers were not discouraged in the slightest — winning the next two sets comfortably.
While Akari was able to force the deciding set, the Crossovers were able to weather the storm and hang on for the victory.
Chery Tiggo returns to action in Passi City in Iloilo on July 19 and July 20, where they face Creamline and Cignal. Akari, meanwhile, will play again in familiar territory, facing off against Capital1 at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan on July 15.