Cignal HD Spikers defeated Instituto Estetico Manila in straight sets,
25-18, 25-22, 25-21 in men’s division action of the 2014 Philippine
Superliga All Filipino Conference Wednesday afternoon at the Cuneta
Astrodome in Pasay City.
After a close game in the early goings, Cingal HD, behind Mike Abria
slowly started to find their groove and keep their distance from IEM.
Adam Daquer also stepped it up defensively for the HD Spikers, whose
block helped Cignal reach set point. Howard Mojica put it away with a
spike on the other side as the HD Spikers won set number one
convincingly, 25-18.
Cignal HD managed to start strong during set number two; leading by as
much as five heading in the latter stages, but IEM rallied and
momentarily grabbed the lead, 22-21 courtesy of Billy Conde’s attack.
However, the Phoenix Volley Masters failed to capitalize when Alexis
Faytaren committed a service error that tied the game at 22 apiece.
Holding a slim 23-22 lead, Cignal HD’s Adam Daquer then went to work,
both offensively and defensively; scoring the last two points of the set
which included a smashing spike right down the middle and an excellent
stop on IEM’s attack attempt, as the HD Spikers managed to eke out a
25-22 set number two win.
Looking to put the game away, the HD Spikers pounced on their
opponents, establishing a 21-14 lead. IEM made things interesting when
they scored three straight points capped off by an Alexis Faytaren
service ace, but Cignal HD managed to keep the Phoenix Volley Masters in
check, capitalizing on the latter’s mistakes and utilizing on their
rock-solid defense anchored by Adam Daquer. Howard Mojica delivered the
final blow for his squad with a spike off a block, giving Cignal HD the
game-clinching set win, 25-21.
Adam Daquer was named as the best player of the ball game with 12
points, seven of which coming from blocks as his defensive presence
behind the net proved to be the decisive factor in Cignal HD’s victory.
It will certainly be a huge boost for their confidence when they go up
against the number one ranked PLDT Air Force in the championship game on
Saturday.
Karl Ian dela Calzada had 12 points for the Phoenix Volley Masters, who finish the tournament with a 3-5 win loss record.
Author: Nico Beato
Source: Solar Entertainment Corporation
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