The Akari Power Chargers battled back from a set down to eliminate the Galeries Tower Highrisers, 19-25, 25-20, 16-25, 25-20, 15-12, in Game 2 of the PVL 2nd All-Filipino Conference quarterfinals on Thursday night at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.
Christine Joy “Eli” Soyud finished with 20 points, on 18 attacks, one block, and a service ace, to be named Player of the Game as the Power Chargers wrapped up the best-of-three series at 2-0.
“Ang nasa isip namin is hindi siya ibibigay ng ganun kadali ng Galeries Tower, nakita niyo naman kung gaano kami kahirap pumuntos sa Galeries. Kudos din sa kanila na sobrang hirap ng laban na ito,” Soyud said in a post-game interview.
“Sobrang proud ako sa teammates ko kasi walang nag-give up, lahat alam kung ano ang gagawin, lahat madaling naka-adjust, walang tumigil,” added the former Adamson University Lady Falcons volleybelle.
With the score tied at 11-all late in the fifth set, the Power Chargers took a 13-11 lead on back-to-back powerful hits from Gretchel Soltones, but the Highrisers responded with a connection from Jewel Encarnacion to cut the deficit to 12-13.
Galeries Tower, however, were unable to force another tie after committing a costly error. Faith Nisperos then wrapped up the come-from-behind victory with a powerful attack.
Nisperos contributed 15 markers, including 14 attacks, while Soltones ended with 13 points for the Power Chargers, which lost Mereophe Sharma early in the first quarter due to an injury.
Encarnacion tallied a career-high of 21 points to lead the Highrisers, France Ronquillo added 16 markers, while Roselle Baliton and Ysabel Jimenez contributed 14 and 10 points, respectively.
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