Okay as the Quarterfinals begin in one week, we will break down the first six and the substitution patterns of the teams and tendencies lest we forget the fundamentals of the game.
The game begins with the serve that is you the hit the ball so that it goes over the net to make a volley. So you make the Middle Blocker (MB) serve before replacing her in the back row. Make sure the MB gets into position asap as she will be the target of the opponent's attack. Others place the shots in between two defenders.
There was an unusual tie breaker applied to the 5th to 7th places that ranked Sta. Lucia 6th despite winning over the two teams they are tied with. Imho its a disservice to the sport and the teams. F2 would have relished a semifinal showdown with either Cignal or Sta. Lucia. I'm saying let us be fair. Anyway the show must go on.
What an excellent service can do is to get easy points. When the receiver cannot handle the serve you score an ace. When the receiver cannot pass the received ball to the setter correctly you toss the ball to the other for an easy over. Thus the opponent can now set up for a powerful attack.
(1) F2 Logistics Cargo Movers versus (8) Iriga City Oragons
F2 Logistics
First Six: Kim Dy, Majoy Baron, Kennedy Bryan, Maria Perez, Aby Marano, Kim Fajardo.
Bench: Cha Cruz, Shawna Lei Santos, Aduke Ogunsanya, Desiree Cheng, Ernestine Tiamzon, Fritz Gallenero
Libero: Dawn Macandili, June Saga
Iriga City
First Six: Janine Lana, Katherine Villegas, Joyce Sta. Rita, Shyrra Cabriana, Tamara Kmezic, Sam Miyagawa
Bench: Grazielle Bombita, Ayra Bombita, Reynelyn Raterte, Karen Levina, Chen Mondragon
Libero: Minami Yoshioka, Honey Mae Valiente
F2 Logistics wins this easily in three sets. They look forward to a tougher challenge in the semi finals. The concern for F2 as in any loaded team is how to give playing time to their talented players. PSL's new calendar is a welcome development for the Cargo Movers as Cha Cruz and their non collegiate players can see more action next conference. For now they just got to be contended with their roles. Rookie team Iriga City set their sights on the future as starter Grazielle Bombita was rested. They would build around Setter Shyrra Cabriana, a mix of veterans and young spikers. MB Kath Villegas should bulk up and work on her balance.
(2) Petron Blaze Spikers versus (7) Generika Ayala Lifesavers
Petron
First Six: Mika Reyes, Hillary Hurley, Rhea Dimaculangan, Ces Molina, Lindsay Stalzer, Ria Meneses.
Bench: Remy Palma, Cherry Rondina, Bernadeth Pons, April Hingpit, Mina Aganon, Carmela Tunay
Libero: Yuri Fukuda, Shiela Pineda
Generika
First Six: Mikaela Lopez, Chloe Cortez, Angeli Araneta, Acy Masangkay, Darlene Ramdin, Katarina Pilepic
Bench: Shaya Adorador, Genevieve Casugod, Fiola Ceballos, Penina Snuka, Carol Cerveza, Grace Masangkay, Patty Orendain, Angelica Legacion
Libero: Faith Arado, Fatima General
Generika is capable of pulling off an upset against the second seed Petron. Almost but not quite. They lose steam in the five set thriller. Petron will have their hands full against the winner of the Foton vs Sta. Lucia tussle. For Generika they exited on a positive note.
(3) Foton Tornadoes versus (6) Sta. Lucia Lady Realtors
I'll give the edge to Foton.
(4) Cignal HD Spikers versus (5) Cocolife Asset Managers
Cocolife wins.
There was an unusual tie breaker applied to the 5th to 7th places that ranked Sta. Lucia 6th despite winning over the two teams they are tied with. Imho its a disservice to the sport and the teams. F2 would have relished a semifinal showdown with either Cignal or Sta. Lucia. I'm saying let us be fair. Anyway the show must go on.
What an excellent service can do is to get easy points. When the receiver cannot handle the serve you score an ace. When the receiver cannot pass the received ball to the setter correctly you toss the ball to the other for an easy over. Thus the opponent can now set up for a powerful attack.
(1) F2 Logistics Cargo Movers versus (8) Iriga City Oragons
F2 Logistics
First Six: Kim Dy, Majoy Baron, Kennedy Bryan, Maria Perez, Aby Marano, Kim Fajardo.
Bench: Cha Cruz, Shawna Lei Santos, Aduke Ogunsanya, Desiree Cheng, Ernestine Tiamzon, Fritz Gallenero
Libero: Dawn Macandili, June Saga
Iriga City
First Six: Janine Lana, Katherine Villegas, Joyce Sta. Rita, Shyrra Cabriana, Tamara Kmezic, Sam Miyagawa
Bench: Grazielle Bombita, Ayra Bombita, Reynelyn Raterte, Karen Levina, Chen Mondragon
Libero: Minami Yoshioka, Honey Mae Valiente
F2 Logistics wins this easily in three sets. They look forward to a tougher challenge in the semi finals. The concern for F2 as in any loaded team is how to give playing time to their talented players. PSL's new calendar is a welcome development for the Cargo Movers as Cha Cruz and their non collegiate players can see more action next conference. For now they just got to be contended with their roles. Rookie team Iriga City set their sights on the future as starter Grazielle Bombita was rested. They would build around Setter Shyrra Cabriana, a mix of veterans and young spikers. MB Kath Villegas should bulk up and work on her balance.
(2) Petron Blaze Spikers versus (7) Generika Ayala Lifesavers
Petron
First Six: Mika Reyes, Hillary Hurley, Rhea Dimaculangan, Ces Molina, Lindsay Stalzer, Ria Meneses.
Bench: Remy Palma, Cherry Rondina, Bernadeth Pons, April Hingpit, Mina Aganon, Carmela Tunay
Libero: Yuri Fukuda, Shiela Pineda
Generika
First Six: Mikaela Lopez, Chloe Cortez, Angeli Araneta, Acy Masangkay, Darlene Ramdin, Katarina Pilepic
Bench: Shaya Adorador, Genevieve Casugod, Fiola Ceballos, Penina Snuka, Carol Cerveza, Grace Masangkay, Patty Orendain, Angelica Legacion
Libero: Faith Arado, Fatima General
Generika is capable of pulling off an upset against the second seed Petron. Almost but not quite. They lose steam in the five set thriller. Petron will have their hands full against the winner of the Foton vs Sta. Lucia tussle. For Generika they exited on a positive note.
(3) Foton Tornadoes versus (6) Sta. Lucia Lady Realtors
I'll give the edge to Foton.
(4) Cignal HD Spikers versus (5) Cocolife Asset Managers
Cocolife wins.
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