PVL Game Highlights: Akari keeps fighting with Galeries Tower rout
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00:00 It is going to be a very interesting match.
00:03 They are equal in our standings.
00:05 Two wins, five losses for both our squads.
00:08 Let's get things started.
00:10 Soltones.
00:12 And that is inside.
00:15 Aero system play for Soltones makes it work.
00:18 All sorts of problems today.
00:20 They gotta establish that confidence as well early on.
00:23 A lot of big names here for the Chargers.
00:26 And speaking of a big name, of course, we have Dindin Santiago.
00:30 And exactly what they need.
00:32 Talking about the high risers, they need that firepower.
00:35 And that is sails outside for Dindin in Santa Rosa.
00:42 And those watching us as well on Pilipinas Live.
00:44 And for us as well.
00:46 Of course.
00:47 We love to see it.
00:48 Another good save this time from Ronquillo.
00:51 Quick one from Ipa.
00:53 You said, Billy, here in Santa Rosa.
00:56 The high risers are awake today.
00:59 And ready for this ballgame.
01:01 And you can also tell by their body language.
01:03 And they're showing it today.
01:04 They look like they're pretty well matched.
01:07 Again, we have been saying it the whole coverage.
01:11 That they will not finish strong.
01:14 There is still that chance, a very slim chance.
01:17 To make it to the semifinals.
01:19 But right now, it's about enjoying the game.
01:21 And Pippi Sharma, I'm pretty sure, is enjoying herself here.
01:24 That's a big boost.
01:26 For one of the fan favorites.
01:28 Every time they call out her name.
01:29 The cheers get louder.
01:31 5'6".
01:32 Or maybe even shorter.
01:34 But again, she's one of the most athletic players that we have.
01:36 On the side of Akari.
01:38 Good chase.
01:39 Lots of chasing that we're witnessing right now.
01:44 Santiago Manaba.
01:46 MNAS with a pancake.
01:49 Back to the galleries.
01:51 Paran.
01:53 Dug up by Pineda.
01:54 Soltones!
01:56 Is rejected.
01:59 A tough block there.
02:01 But I have to tell you, Billie Toromal with the footfall.
02:05 Her whole foot was actually on the side of Akari.
02:08 It was just missed by the referee.
02:11 So lucky for her.
02:12 Eza Madrigal, two points for her.
02:13 Off two attacks.
02:14 And Nas.
02:18 Oh, a smart play.
02:20 From Fem and Nas.
02:24 You see a clear weakness in the defense of Akari.
02:27 Every time they have a good recognition on the part of galleries.
02:31 Akari needing better anticipation here in this game.
02:35 But what about Aliza Iroi doing magic here?
02:38 For the high risers.
02:39 Back set.
02:40 To Dindin.
02:42 It's good.
02:43 That's the way to go if you're Michelle Cobb.
02:46 Great hitters in front.
02:48 You have options at the back.
02:49 So you want to keep changing and moving your sets.
02:52 Pretty fast-paced volleyball we're watching as well from both these teams.
02:56 And we like to see that sense of urgency on the side of galleries.
03:01 And on the side of Akari as well.
03:03 I feel galleries playing a different level today.
03:07 Akari is taking a back from what we can see right now.
03:13 I mean, look at that hustle.
03:15 Pinball effect.
03:16 Hats off to the setting of Michelle Cobb.
03:22 The opportunity.
03:24 What a great running attack.
03:28 Six to nothing run for Akari.
03:33 Just like that.
03:34 They are at set point.
03:35 M-Nas, they need something good.
03:37 And Ipak delivers.
03:39 Run the middles.
03:41 When she said that, M-Nas looked at Ipak and gave her a...
03:45 Well, galleries hoping for a streak of their own.
03:48 Maybe a turnaround, we'll see.
03:50 But here comes Dindin.
03:51 Says, "Nope."
03:52 Let's take a look at this again.
03:56 Oh, there you go.
03:58 Trouble, jeopardy.
03:59 She scores a point and the net.
04:00 At any rate, it is a full court.
04:03 Her sisterly attitude on and off the court.
04:06 She recognizes the power of leading by example.
04:09 Even if it's a simple smile.
04:11 As this can help take off the pressure.
04:13 And serve as a reminder to just keep pushing.
04:16 Just like what happened in the first set.
04:18 For Dindin, if she can turn Akari into a more unified team.
04:21 They might just be able to turn the tides of the conference.
04:24 And in her words,
04:25 "We'll see what Akari can do."
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04:31 Good start for them in the first set.
04:33 Right now, they are at four.
04:35 Galleries at three.
04:36 Another close start to our second set here.
04:40 MNAS, Eroa, buff set to Bombita.
04:45 Good save.
04:46 That was Bang Pineda.
04:47 Raagas, no go.
04:49 Pineda asking for it.
04:51 A chance here for Galleries.
04:55 Bombita.
04:56 Are they going to be able to chase it?
04:58 Yes, they do.
05:01 Another chance for Galleries.
05:03 Bombita will try again.
05:05 Blocked!
05:06 Look at this.
05:08 Look at Fifi Sharma.
05:09 That move is brought to you by Honda Motorcycle.
05:15 Great decision making by the blockers.
05:19 Four sets.
05:20 Fifi with a quick one.
05:23 Thumbs up and down low for Fifi Sharma.
05:26 To seeing between Cobb and Sharma.
05:29 Look at that.
05:30 What a beautiful play.
05:31 Executed so flawlessly.
05:33 Two point lead now for Galleries.
05:36 Good serve.
05:38 MNAS to Esguerra.
05:41 Gets one of her own.
05:42 To go more to the middle.
05:44 And finally, they do.
05:46 But at any rate, the play continues.
05:52 Akari is still up by two.
05:54 Fifi serves.
05:55 MNAS.
05:56 Paran with a push.
05:59 Soltones.
06:00 Better adjustment there.
06:02 Great coverage for Galleries.
06:04 Bragas.
06:08 MNAS to Ipak.
06:11 Gretchen.
06:15 It's a save.
06:17 Fenn to Ipak.
06:19 Here comes Michelle Cobb.
06:27 Bronquillo out of system play.
06:30 They have to be a different mindset.
06:43 And they gotta keep that fire going.
06:46 Dindin.
06:50 White shirts.
06:53 It is 10 serving 13.
06:56 Good pass.
06:57 Soltones, another one.
07:01 So this seems to be working for Gretchen in this game.
07:04 Try to be effective.
07:07 You know, if you're struggling in terms of getting your stroke,
07:09 we always say you can do it.
07:10 Defensive blocking.
07:11 Just find the hole.
07:12 And changing the tempo of the approach.
07:15 Overpass.
07:17 Great coverage from Franz Bronquillo.
07:20 Bombita puts it away.
07:23 Well, they don't want the easy way.
07:25 Talk about Galleries.
07:26 They want Bombita to take charge here.
07:30 She's averaging 6.1 points per game.
07:33 They need to see that offense from her.
07:36 Here comes Bronquillo out of system again.
07:38 Joust at the net.
07:40 One by Akari.
07:42 Three-point push for the Chargers.
07:46 That's a good one.
07:47 But steady reception as well from Bang Pineda.
07:52 Bombita.
07:53 That's outside.
07:54 Oh, there's going to be a touch.
07:57 Yeah, you're right.
07:59 Akari threatening to pull away here like they did towards the last part of the first set.
08:04 Four-point lead.
08:06 MNAS finds Bombita.
08:09 Right at the corner for Grace Bombita going cross.
08:13 To show us what she can do in this ballgame.
08:17 Back set to Sharma.
08:21 MNAS to Bombita.
08:23 Good thing.
08:24 Soltones.
08:27 Esguerra.
08:30 Saved by the elbow.
08:32 Oh, Grecha, they're going to save it.
08:34 What a save!
08:35 Wait a minute.
08:36 Eliza Eroa almost had it there.
08:44 But great volleyball that we are witnessing today here in Santa Rosa.
08:49 100% attendance.
08:52 All the players on the court.
08:54 Paran!
08:56 Oh, that is outside.
08:59 Rem calls it outside.
09:01 MNAS with nine excellent sets under her belt in our ballgame.
09:05 She will serve.
09:06 They pass it to Dindin.
09:11 Ipak.
09:14 Dindin from the back.
09:18 Good dig from Shola.
09:20 Paran with a push.
09:21 Soltones again!
09:25 Another one.
09:26 The deception by Grecha Soltones.
09:30 What's Akari at set point?
09:33 Bombita.
09:36 Good dig.
09:37 Raagas.
09:40 That's outside and that is it for our second set.
09:46 Now healthy and playing extended minutes for Akari.
09:50 A lot of growth and maturity as well for Grecha ever since her college days in San Sebastian.
09:57 Where she was teammates, right, with Eliza Eroa.
10:00 We said that a while ago.
10:02 As we turn it over to Kaila Castillo.
10:04 Turned into uncontainable gigel.
10:07 If we recall, the Gatheries only passed one win last conference, which they were able to double already.
10:12 So very quick turnaround.
10:15 Good dig.
10:16 Cobb.
10:18 To Dindin.
10:20 A very, very interesting fast-paced game that we're having today.
10:26 Akari is holding on to a three-point lead.
10:29 Cobb will go to Fifi.
10:33 But she is blocked.
10:36 So that she has a lot of potential.
10:38 We have been seeing her for a while now here in the PVL.
10:42 Here comes Erika Raagas. Dug up by Eroa.
10:45 Oh!
10:48 That was well to, first Eroa, and then Finn M. Nass.
10:53 Great ball distribution on the side of Mitch Cobb.
10:56 Total team effort on the side of the Chargers.
10:59 Ronquillo.
11:02 Cobb.
11:04 To Raagas.
11:05 Babalik sa Akari.
11:07 Raagas for the second time.
11:09 Still no go.
11:11 They're gonna save it.
11:12 And Dindin sends it over.
11:13 A chance for Galleries.
11:15 They choose France Ronquillo.
11:17 Oh!
11:18 Marzan is actually back in for Galleries.
11:22 Barbie Marzan played in the first set.
11:24 A little shaky coming off the bench.
11:29 That's gonna be a service ace for Ipac.
11:32 They're down.
11:33 Oh, sorry, they are on a deadlock.
11:34 Checks in.
11:35 Another good serve.
11:40 Ronquillo.
11:41 Oh, no, it's playable.
11:43 Biglong bawi naman dun.
11:46 You cannot go wrong with this front line.
11:51 And right now, Akari.
11:53 7-0 run for them.
11:55 Hoping to finish this game.
11:59 What will Galleries do?
12:01 Chance for Akari.
12:02 Cobb.
12:04 To Fink.
12:05 Drops the hammer.
12:09 Akari team.
12:11 A whole lot of spice, actually.
12:14 Bombita, blocked.
12:18 A little hesitation on the part of the Chargers.
12:27 A substitution, but look at that height again in front.
12:32 So there.
12:33 Bombita, dug up by Pinedas.
12:36 Maraginot passes it to Faith.
12:39 Great dig from Iroha.
12:40 Paran from the back.
12:42 And there's a touch by Maraginot.
12:46 22-15.
12:48 Maraginot.
12:52 To Soyud.
12:53 She is dug up.
12:55 Jocelyn Tanet.
12:56 1-1 by Galleries.
12:59 And she gets the point.
13:01 Maraginot.
13:04 Tight set.
13:05 PPS says, "I'm good.
13:08 I can do it."
13:09 Good pass.
13:14 Paran.
13:16 And she is rejected.
13:20 I'm looking at a lot of pink shirts cheer for her serve.
13:25 You don't know if they're cheering for Sharma or they're cheering because it's closer to the Green Light game.
13:31 Doroman.
13:33 Saves a match point.
13:35 Yeah, you just want to carry to fight for that match point.
13:40 Maraginot.
13:43 To Marciano, the drop.
13:45 Great save by Paran.
13:47 And Bombita cannot believe it.
13:53 Cannot believe.
13:54 And Bombita said, "I don't know."
13:57 A point is a point.
13:59 For the game, not yet.
14:01 And don't look now.
14:02 But Galleries making it very, very difficult.
14:06 Galleries' tower on a run here.
14:10 As Maraginot will go to Marciano.
14:14 To the line.
14:15 Not yet.
14:16 Oh, that is inside.
14:18 And don't look now, Noreen.
14:22 Nang Ankari.
14:23 Entry ng baho talaga.
14:24 Yeah.
14:25 Nang Galleries.
14:26 But that's what you want to see all the time.
14:28 If they have Ankari, they have a substitution.
14:31 Yeah.
14:32 They bring back Gretchen Sotones.
14:34 Hoping to add some firepower.
14:36 Bopse to Soyud.
14:37 Oh, a chance here for Galleries.
14:40 And they will go to Doroman.
14:42 Not yet.
14:44 Bombita from the back.
14:45 Saved by Wanko.
14:46 Soyud for the game.
14:50 Eddie Soyud gets the win.
14:56 - And Tony Sawyer gets things done.