Criss Cross advances to Finals with sweep over Cignal

Criss Cross secured a decisive victory over Cignal in their semifinal match at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum on Sunday night, completing a sweep with a 25-27, 25-21, 25-21, 26-24 win to advance to the Finals of the Spikers' Turf Open Conference.

Criss Cross faces Cignal in Game One of the best-of-three Finals series on Wednesday at 6 p.m., with both teams having secured their places but Criss Cross advancing with an unbeaten record while Cignal settles for a slighter weaker slate, yet as defending champions.

Setter Ish Polvorosa led his team to victory and was named Press Corps Player of the Week twice, emphasizing that despite pressure, Criss Cross remains focused on one game at a time to secure their first championship after back-to-back runner-up finishes against Cignal.

Polvorosa highlighted the importance of this opportunity for Criss Cross to finally dethrone Cignal, noting that while there is pressure on both sides, his team sees themselves as underdogs and are preparing thoroughly for the challenge ahead.

Cignal head coach Dexter Clamor stressed championship experience and composure in their title defense, emphasizing that they remain focused on winning when it matters most.