Cignal clinches fifth PVL bronze after beating PLDT

Updated Thu, September 5, 2024 at 12:20 AM Published Wed, September 4, 2024 at 6:55 PM

Cignal secured their fifth PVL bronze medal by defeating PLDT, 20-25, 25-19, 25-18, 25-23, in the 2024 Reinforced Conference at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City.

The HD Spikers staged a comeback in the fourth set, overcoming a 14-19 deficit.

Import MJ Perez led the charge with 26 points, including kills and crucial blocks and spikes.

Veteran Ces Molina provided ample support with 20 points.

Setter Gel Cayuna contributed with excellent sets and points to the victory.

Cignal's comeback was aided by a successful referee challenge that reversed a call, narrowing the gap to 22-23 instead of allowing PLDT to gain a 24-21 advantage.

Perez delivered the final three points, including a kill block against Elena Samoilenko and a decisive hit for the win.

This bronze medal marks Cignal's fifth podium finish in the PVL.

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