FEU’s Benny Martinez throughout a recreation towards La Salle in Spikers’ Turf.–Photograph from Spikers’ Turf
MANILA, Philippines — DN Metal Far Jap College grew to become the primary workforce to succeed in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Convention semifinal spherical after sweeping rival EcoOil La Salle, 25-21, 25-16, 25-23, on Friday at Ynares Sports activities Area in Pasig Metropolis.
Licking the injuries of their powerful first loss to Criss Cross final week, the Utras turned to their veterans to regain their profitable methods with Benny Martinez orchestrating the offense with 17 glorious units and skipper Jelord Talisayan tallying a team-high 11 factors.
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FEU asserted its mastery of La Salle following its title run within the V-League Collegiate Championship to remain on prime of the Spikers’ Turf with a 7-1 report.
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Lirick Mendoza was additionally instrumental for FEU with 10 factors. Mikko Espartero and Dryx Saavedra chimed in 9 factors every, whereas Doula Ndongala added seven.
“‘Yung mind-setting talaga na pinrepare namin reresbak talaga ‘yung La Salle eh. Grateful din kami kasi ginusto rin ng boys namin na makuha ‘yung match. Truly, hindi ko ineexpect na mag-straight units eh,” mentioned Ultras coach Eddieson Orcullo.
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“Grateful kasi ‘yung bagay na gusto naming mangyari, ‘yung makalaban ‘yung mga pinakamatibay sa groups dito sa bansa natin napakalaking karangalan sa amin. Kung papalarain kami makalaro ng Finals why not?“
La Salle gave up 28 errors, struggling its second straight defeat with a 4-2 report in fourth place.
Alas Pilipinas standout Noel Kampton led the Inexperienced Oilers with 13 factors, whereas Joshua Magalaman added eight as they face the third seed Criss Cross (5-1) on Sunday at 4 p.m.
FEU battles Cignal, which eyes to seize the second semifinals berth on Sunday at 6 p.m.
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The HD Spikers inched a win nearer to the semifinals after capturing their fifth straight win for an improved 6-1 report in second place with a 25-16, 25-17, 25-17 rout of the VNS Griffins.
Nas Gwaza, a one-time Finest Center Blocker, led Cignal with 13 factors on 9 assaults, three blocks, and an ace. Jau Umandal added 12 factors in two units performed. Steven Rotter contributed 9 factors, whereas Mark Calado had eight factors.
“This recreation was necessary to us. We would have liked to win to ensure we’ll make it to the Final 4,” mentioned Gwaza.
Cignal coach Dexter Clamor burdened their enchancment earlier than dealing with a troublesome opponent in FEU on Saturday.
“Marami pa rin kaming unforced errors. Truly this recreation is just not a relaxation day recreation for us nevertheless it’s actually a load administration one most particularly for these first six na laging ginagamit. We skilled yesterday (Thursday), we now have a recreation at present (Friday), and we’ll practice tomorrow (Saturday) in preparation for Sunday’s recreation,” mentioned Clamor.
The Griffins bombed out of semifinal rivalry with a 3-5 report.
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CJ Segui led VNS with 12 factors and 9 glorious receptions, whereas Roderick Medino contributed 9 factors.