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Cignal eyes Spikers’ Turf title
Cignal HD has taken a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three Spikers' Turf Open Conference finals series against Criss Cross after winning Game 1 in a five-set match.
This victory is significant as Criss Cross had been undefeated in the conference prior to Game 1, having swept the eliminations and semifinals and winning all previous matchups against Cignal HD.
Jau Umandal led Cignal HD with 19 points, with head coach Dexter Clamor highlighting the contributions of reserve players like Umandal and setter Cian Silang.
Silang replaced Owa Retamar and provided 23 sets in the Game 1 victory.
Cignal HD is now aiming to win Game Two and secure their ninth title, having previously defeated Criss Cross in other finals series.
Criss Cross is expected to bounce back in Game Two with key players such as Jude Garcia, Nico Almendras, Marck Espejo, and Ish Polvorosa.
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