Strong start for HD Spikers

VIGAN, Ilocos Sur, Philippines — Its endgame composure and tactical savvy put to the test by a gritty Capital1 side, Cignal once again displayed poise and polish under pressure, thwarting the Solar Spikers in three sets, 25-21, 25-22, 25-16, to seize the early solo lead in Pool B of the PVL On Tour yesterday at the newly-renovated Chavit Coliseum in Vigan, Ilocos Sur.

After surviving fierce endgame resistance in the first two sets, the HD Spikers turned up the heat in Set 3, unleashing their full arsenal to break away early and dominate from start to finish. They raced to a 6-1 cushion and never looked back, sealing their second straight-set win in as many days.

It was a near mirror of their 25-23, 25-14, 25-23 conquest of the Akari Chargers on opening day, a victory that served notice of the team’s strong rebound bid following a disappointing early exit in the recent All-Filipino Conference – a campaign derailed by the mid-conference loss of two key players.