Sherwin Umandal was a true steady presence for UST in the Final Four as the Golden Spikers complete the two-game sweep of FEU to advance to the Finals.
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00:00 for the Lekana.
00:02 As Yambau back set.
00:06 To Iggy Umandal.
00:08 The rookie who showed up big time in that previous game.
00:12 Score is 20-17 in favor of the yellow shirts.
00:17 They go to the right pin.
00:19 As Yambau back set to Iggy.
00:23 Iggy Umandal ducks it in.
00:28 So USC again, much like in the first game that they had in the semifinals.
00:33 Really did their homework prior to this match and we can see it so evidently here.
00:38 Here comes Nadera again.
00:40 Ooh that is a block on Nadera.
00:43 And the USC Golden Spikers will take set number one.
00:50 Let's take a look at this, Neil.
00:57 Still blocked from USC.
01:00 USC has this chance, they're down by four.
01:03 It's kept alive.
01:09 Such a simple move, smart play there.
01:16 Sometimes, rookies, we see a lot of rookies who go to the tower by default.
01:22 But then they will let USC come back and now they have the lead again.
01:27 And they just gotta channel that elimination round.
01:31 They were the strongest team.
01:34 That is off the block.
01:39 Trying to play catch up here with FEU.
01:43 We have Iggy Umandal using the blockers.
01:46 Chance here for FEU.
01:49 They're holding on to a two-point advantage.
01:52 Ducks.
01:53 Will go to Iggy Umandal.
01:56 That was the right set.
01:58 Yapau needs a different, he can't go to the left pin a lot.
02:02 Because Josh Ibanez has been checking.
02:04 So if he wants to utilize Josh Ibanez, he needs to make him go to the left pin.
02:08 You know, Drix was telling me a while ago, I asked him, "Who are you playing this game for?"
02:12 He said, "Not just for his teammates, his coaches.
02:15 Not just for his family, but the family of his teammates."
02:18 From the provinces.
02:20 Really allowing the Tamarau's to stay afloat in this match.
02:25 Great blocking from FEU.
02:28 De Vega is denied.
02:30 What a save by Prodensiado.
02:32 De Vega one more time.
02:35 Nothing yet.
02:37 Saavedra.
02:39 And they go.
02:44 The new kid on the block.
02:47 Was always there for the Golden Spikers.
02:51 That's why we like to call him, he's the unsung hero of the US.
02:54 He's been very good for FEU.
02:56 This set is far from over.
02:58 It's just 14-11.
03:00 They can still recover.
03:02 And Iggy puts it away.
03:06 If things will pan out their way.
03:08 But FEU right now, holding on to a two-point advantage.
03:13 And Banez.
03:15 De Vega will chase this one.
03:17 Good reaction from FEU.
03:20 And bodies on the floor.
03:22 Look at this.
03:25 I hope everybody's okay.
03:27 Ooh, Mendoza was still on the floor.
03:31 He's on the court right now.
03:35 One-point lead, FEU.
03:37 Benny.
03:40 Great dig by Van.
03:42 They go to Iggy.
03:44 Off the block for Iggy Omandal.
03:46 I knew he's been doing that time and time again.
03:48 Just so efficient.
03:50 FEU had to find another angle.
03:52 Even if it was a loose block from USA.
03:55 Valtteri Deciado was ready for the pickup.
03:58 Yumbao back set to Iggy.
04:06 Another off the block.
04:09 Checking in.
04:11 They go to Iggy.
04:17 What a time to come up big here for Omandal.
04:21 In the last game.
04:24 Now he is dishing out excellent hits.
04:30 All heart for these two teams.
04:33 They go to Iggy.
04:39 Iggy said, "No problem. I'll do it again."
04:42 Match point.
04:44 The load is not on the shoulders of Joshy Vaniers.
04:47 It's on the shoulders of the very young.
04:50 - I'm already young.