Choco Mucho Flying Titans pulled off an amazing comeback to defeat the ZUS Thunderbelles in a thrilling five-set match. The game took place at the PhilSports Arena as part of the PVL All-Filipino Conference. Here’s a breakdown of the highlights and key moments from this exciting match:
Zus vs Choco Mucho Match Summary
- Final Score: Choco Mucho won 20-25, 20-25, 25-22, 25-22, 15-9.
- This was the first five-set match of the year in the league.
- Choco Mucho earned their second straight win, bringing their record to 4-3.
- ZUS Thunderbelles dropped to a 3-4 record after their third consecutive loss.
Top Performers for Choco Mucho
- Sisi Rondina: Scored an impressive 25 points, with 24 coming from attacks. She also had nine excellent receptions.
- Dindin Santiago-Manabat: Contributed 19 points, including 15 attacks and four blocks. She scored three key points at the end of the fourth set.
- Isa Molde: Added 13 points and made 11 excellent digs, helping Choco Mucho stay competitive.
- Lorraine Pecana: Scored 11 points, including two blocks and aces.
- Deanna Wong: Came off the bench after recovering from a knee injury. She scored seven points and had 10 excellent sets, including the game-winning drop shot.
Key Moments of the Game
- First Two Sets:
- ZUS Thunderbelles dominated the first two sets, winning 25-20 in both.
- Choco Mucho struggled with their timing and coordination, especially in offense and defense.
- Chai Troncoso, Gayle Pascual, and Thea Gagate led ZUS with consistent scoring.
- Third Set:
- Choco Mucho began their comeback with a strong 5-2 run.
- They gained momentum and took a 16-9 lead, eventually winning the set 25-22.
- Fourth Set:
- The Thunderbelles fought back with a 6-0 run to tie the set at 21-all.
- Santiago-Manabat stepped up with three consecutive points, including a block on ZUS’s young star Gayle Pascual.
- Cherry Nunag’s quick hit sealed the set for Choco Mucho, forcing a deciding fifth frame.
- Fifth Set:
- Choco Mucho started strong with a 9-1 lead.
- They never looked back and secured the final set 15-9.
Top Performers for ZUS Thunderbelles
- Chai Troncoso: Delivered 17 points from 14 attacks and three blocks.
- Gayle Pascual: Scored 15 points and showcased great energy throughout the match.
- Thea Gagate: Tallied 14 points, proving her value as the top overall draft pick.
- Michelle Gamit: Contributed 13 points, helping ZUS stay competitive.
Deanna Wong’s Return
- Wong returned to action after a five-month break due to a knee injury.
- She admitted feeling nervous but trusted the role given to her by coach Dante Alinsunurin.
- Her ability to distribute the ball and coordinate the team’s offense was crucial in Choco Mucho’s comeback.
- “I was a bit nervous, but I just trusted whatever role coach gave me. I took it easy at first and adjusted during training because we’ve been together for a long time,” said Wong.
Farm Fresh Dominates Nxled
In the first game of the day, Farm Fresh secured an easy win over Nxled with a straight-set victory (25-22, 26-24, 25-21). Here are the highlights:
- Jolina Dela Cruz: Shined with 20 points, including 18 attacks and two aces. This was her first game back after recovering from an ACL injury.
- Trisha Tubu: Added 14 points, supporting Dela Cruz in the offense.
- Alyssa Bertolano: Contributed eight points, while Lorene Toring, also recovering from a knee injury, added three.
- Nxled’s kill blocks outscored Farm Fresh 10-2, but the Chameleons couldn’t keep up in other areas.
- Dela Cruz admitted feeling emotional playing at the same venue where she got injured last year. “When I came in, I was praying because it’s here at PhilSports where I got injured. But I overcame my fear,” she said.
What’s Next?
- Choco Mucho: Will face PLDT in their next match on Thursday.
- ZUS Thunderbelles: Will try to bounce back against Capital1 on Saturday.
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