PVL: PLDT breezes past Akari to share top spot

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00:00 Trying to compute how many wins teams need to be able to enter the Final Four.

00:05 Eight wins would be a good record but if you really want a sure slot in the semis, it would be Sugoku.

00:13 Of course, PLDT in a much better position with only one loss they've incurred so far.

00:18 And they also score first here in our opener.

00:26 Talked about Savannah Davidson early also how she has become the difference here for PLDT.

00:31 Soyud is starting today as the opposite.

00:34 And a mini rally there for point number two won by PLDT.

00:39 On the side of the PLDT high speed hitters, they build their identity as well around their best

00:49 player, Kath Arado, but she told me that... Getting PLDT out of system and currently Akari

00:56 is just targeting Davidson on the receive. Soyud from back row and that one falls inside and Akari now in the lead.

01:05 The high speed hitters actually ironically taking their time. Not very speedy in terms of their...

01:15 You know, see Lexi mentioning how these teams work on these out of system plays even in training.

01:22 I guess they will simulate an out of system play and see how they will react to it.

01:26 Which is important because it happens so much in game.

01:31 And a rally here, a push from Majori Barron and that is going to fall in.

01:37 And what a smart move, better move from Yola Ceballos already with three points.

02:04 Ceballos again, trying to place the ball.

02:08 So that they can actually go for these dump balls.

02:26 Oh another placement play coming from Akari this time.

02:32 12 serving 16 and that is a quick point for Akari.

02:49 We are getting their points first.

02:56 Rachel Soltani, who is crucial in this match. We know that she's one of those players that...

03:00 The net helping out Kap-Dick.

03:13 So Tones blocked there, Davison will go and it seems like PLDP is holding off on the strong attacks.

03:25 Really just placing balls for now.

03:27 Marginote looking for Din-Din and that is good.

03:37 And a drop ball, seeing a lot of drop balls here. Matchup.

03:42 That's her version of a soft touch.

03:45 Steady serving by Del Palomata. We saw that run when she was at the serve the last rotation.

03:56 Oh that one went right back and that's good on VT Sharma.

04:02 Finally gets a kill block against PLDP. Power tip doesn't work for Madjoy Baron.

04:09 More substitutions on the side of the chargers.

04:13 Jump serve is good. Good first pass by Arado.

04:20 Oh wow! Smart plays by Viola Ceballos on that drop ball. The tip for fourth point.

04:31 And we like what we've been seeing from Viola Ceballos so far. Just showing how she is an

04:36 all-around player with a lot in her arsenal. There she's showing her defensive prowess.

04:42 That one is inside and so Tones will score again.

04:50 Take on the responsibility of being the top scorer for Akari.

04:56 You got it.

04:57 That's a tough one for Davison.

05:05 So Tones with a smart play there on the second ball with the tip.

05:13 Two out of the three points of Akari after the game.

05:20 And San Diego Manabat coming in seems to be working for Akari.

05:23 When it comes to Akari's game plan, we know that they will really build their wall

05:33 against Savvy Davison. That's why the ball distribution will be crucial for KM Fajard.

05:38 She has been...

05:39 And we have been asking for this really.

05:44 Action from the middle. VT Sharma was given the ball and she could...

05:48 That's a good serve. Davison took care of that one. Blocking. Offensive block.

05:59 All timing and we know the height disparity there.

06:04 Maraginol is picking up on the side of the chargers.

06:07 Oh, except Del Palomata.

06:13 That's a great looking attack there.

06:21 Good serve. Davison with a nice pass. And the 1-2-3.

06:28 We are shaky when it comes to the pass.

06:34 And when they were able to get a better pass, they were able to convert.

06:40 Oh, the break is definitely going. PLDT against Farm Fresh, the last game they played before the break.

06:47 Buhay pang bola, but this is going to be a free ball a chance for PLDT.

06:54 Fajardo pushing it out to Davison. Good blocking. Slowing things down. Akari gets a chance.

07:00 Zoltones is checked. Back row attack from Dindin. Santiago Manabat. Davison again.

07:09 And that one is called inside.

07:11 Good stop by Fajardo. Santos again with goal. Pineda to Dja Dja. Back row attack, Zoltones.

07:28 Chance ball again for Akari. Combination attack, well read by Del.

07:35 Good pick up by Cat Arado. Santos. And she will score. Good rally there, Neil.

07:43 And the middle blocker has changed. This is Coach Rafi. It's Rosel Balitang in for Ezra Madrigal.

07:51 And target the girl who just came in.

07:56 Good first ball. Palomata, she's dug there.

08:07 And again it's Palomata, second time the charge for her.

08:13 Consecutive points for Del Palomata. No more time for side out games here, for side out

08:20 side out game here towards the tail end. And that's a good one, Erica Santos.

08:27 Their game plan flawlessly. Oh that's a tough one, Erica Santos pulls off a service ace at a very

08:37 crucial time. Those of you just joining the coverage now, San Domingo's out on a minor

08:43 knee injury, sitting this particular game out. Zoltones keeping Akari alive here with her down

08:49 the line.

08:56 It has been an all-around performance for Majoy. She has scored from attacks, from blocks, and

09:06 from aces. What's unusual is Davison really limited to just six points. Good pick up there by

09:16 Ceballos and Xavi sends it over. That one works out.

09:23 This is actually the strongest front line for Akari. You have Faith Nespero on the left side,

09:31 you have Fifi Sharma, and you also have Din Din Santiago Manabat. So if they're going to be long

09:36 in a rotation, this is it. Great back setter by Leton, who I think was a setter when she was playing.

09:43 Like I remember it's one of the tallest setters we have. Two blockers.

09:47 Chance here, Managuinot looking for Fifi with a running attack.

10:01 Is that going to be called inside? Yes, that will be another point off that slight attack.

10:12 Baliton with a running attack stopped there by Fiola.

10:14 And Bumawi Din. Baliton manages to score anyhow.

10:20 Ceballos also contributing both offensively and defensively. She has seven points.

10:26 Manabat going cross court there. Too wide.

10:38 That's a tough one. Saltones dug there by Kat Arado. Another broken play. Manabat will go

10:48 and what a block there. Baron-Davison coming together.

11:02 Oh, chance here. Davison to put it away. She goes deep. Finding that left corner pocket.

11:08 At least some of them. Our boss, Mico Halili, enjoying the action here.

11:15 Way for Del. They have a strong connection and that developed quickly.

11:30 But the connection clearly there. Coach Rauld's ruffled feathers.

11:34 They are up by four points. They're up by two sets.

11:41 Davison again. Catch up to PLDT in this must-win third set.

11:58 Davison, good pick up by Raagas.

12:01 Davison will go again and this time she goes the other way but too much.

12:07 Down the line with a serve here. Oh, tough serve.

12:15 Wow, look at that block. Talking about Baliton. This time showing her blocking prowess.

12:25 Akari slowly but surely gaining on PLDT. Santos.

12:31 Thinking about the depth really of PLDT's bench as we take a look at this sequence here.

12:40 Zabagas going up.

12:42 Pushing it outside. Pick up by Kat Arado. Another chance here. Cav looking for Majoy Baron there.

12:54 Baron will go again with that slide. Good defense from Akari.

13:00 Chance ball. High-speed hitters. Good pick up.

13:18 Compared to Del Palomata and Viola Ceballos.

13:24 They were successful. Oh, an over received there. Credit that to Mitch Cobb who was

13:36 three-point deficit for Akari.

13:46 Easy peasy for Majoy Baron already with her 13th point. The collegiate ranks. You also

13:53 notice the change in the landscape of teams building their roster.

13:58 She's getting a much needed rest here with Ria de Maculangan calling the shots for the

14:06 high-speed hitters. To Samonte again a chance for her to score. That's inside.

14:13 Showing for Gim Pajardo today. Akari will attack first. Let's see if they can convert

14:20 after that timeout. Oh, solid. That block. Angos. Chance ball for PLDT. Here's match point.

14:31 And that is outside. Buhay pa rin ang Akari. Down the line attempt there by Erica Santos.

14:40 And this is going to be challenged. That is inside. Barely in but that's good enough.

14:50 And that is a W for the high-speed hitters. Three-set win.

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