Mika Reyes of PLDT. –PVL PHOTOS
MANILA, Philippines – PLDT Home Fibr overcame Chery Tiggo, 25-18, 25-19, 25-14, to a smooth start in the Premier League Volleyball League Conference on Tuesday.
Mika Reyes leads the Power Hitters with 15 points, Tony Rose adds 14 while Julianne Samonte has 11 as they proved too much against Crossover, who are missing several key players due to injuries and protocols. health and safety.
“We trained hard, pushed ourselves. Winning our first game is important but we need to practice more and polish everything,” Reyes said.
After Cherry Tiggo got his moments in the second set, the PLDT never gave up in front of a devoted goal early before taking a 24-12 lead on their way to their first win of the tournament.
“We are missing a chemistry of the past. We want to start strong and our goal is to win the first game and hopefully maintain momentum,” said PLDT coach George Pascua.
Crossovers continued to miss the service of injured Dindin Manabat and the likes of EJ Laure, Buding Duremdes, Alina Bicar and Justine Dorog, who had to miss the competition due to protocol.
Mylene Paat got nine points in his attempt to beat Cherry Tiggo, also lost Choco Mucho on opening day to start 0-2.
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