PLDT Air Force Home TVolution Power Attackers defeated Cignal HD Spikers in straight sets, 25-21, 25-21, 25-21, to take their second consecutive championship in the men’s division of the Philippine Superliga at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City Saturday night.
PLDT showed consistency for the most part of the opening canto and held on to a comfortable six point lead. There was a moment of concern for the Power Attackers as Cignal HD managed to pull within two courtesy of Howard Mojica’s scoring attack. Coming off a timeout, PLDT regained their composure, and Alnakran Abdilla’s back-to-back hits, including a facial on Cignal HD’s Dexter Clamor made it 24-21 in favor of the Power Attckers. Howard Mojica tried to keep it going for the HD Spikers but his drop off attack was wide to the right as PLDT Air Force took set number one, 25-21.
It was a close affair to open the second period until PLDT’s duo of Alnakran Abdilla and Dante Alinsunurin came to life to give their squad a 20-17 lead. Jeffrey Malabanan also contributed on both the offensive and defensive ends, nailing down back-to-back points off a quick attack and a block to make it 24-21 in favor of the Power Attackers. Ron Jay Galang hammered one down through the Cignal HD defense as PLDT took set number two, 25-21.
Up two sets to none, PLDT would not let up after starting the third frame on a 5-2 run. The Power Attackers’ all around play was on full display, and the opposition was left reeling. Cignal HD’s series of errors certainly didn’t help their cause and PLDT would lead by as much as nine. Finally, Jeffrey Malabanan finished things off for the Power Attackers with a drop down the sideline for set, match, and championship, 25-21.
It was a dominant run for PLDT Air Force, flying by everyone who stands in their way en route to an undefeated season punctuated by winning their second straight title.
Alnakran Abdilla led the PLDT attack with 15 kills, two blocks, and a service ace.
Jay dela Cruz was the top performer for Cignal HD with eight kills and two blocks.
Author: Nico Beato
Date Posted: Saturday, Juiy 26, 2014
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