Santa Fe spikers dominate GUV Cup cluster 5
CEBU, Philippines — Santa Fe staged a courageous fightback after an opening set debacle to turn back Tabogon in their thrilling championship match and rule cluster 5 of the Governor Gwen Garcia University Volleyball (GUV) Cup over the weekend at the Lamberto Ty Sports Complex in Daanbantayan town north of Cebu.
Santa Fe kicked off its campaign with a 25-13, 25-20 triumph over Madridejos then followed it up with a 25-9, 25-18 thrashing of Bantayan.
Madridejos joined Santa Fe into the crossover semifinals after edging Bantayan, 25-20, 25-22.
Tabogon, on the other hand, notched back-to-back wins against Daanbantayan, 25-12, 25-19, and San Remigio, 25-4, 25-18.
Host Daanbantayan made it to the Final Four after overpowering San Remigio, 25-15, 25-15.
In the semis, Santa Fe vanquished Daanbantayan, 25-18, 25-23 while Tabogon sent Madridejos packing, 25-19, 25-21.
In their final match, Santa Fe faltered in the first set, 20-25, but fought with renewed vigor and confidence to sweep Tabogon in the next two frames, 25-20, 25-23.
Despite the loss, Tabogon will still be representing cluster 5 together with Santa Fe in the quarterfinal round of this province-wide tournament organized by the Cebu Volleyball Association (CEVA) next month at a still undetermined venue. (FREEMAN)
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