SHORTHANDED F2 Logistics averted a mid-game collapse to put away a 25-23, 25-19, 13-25, 25-22 victory over Choco Mucho in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference on Tuesday at the PhilSports Arena.
Kim Kianna Dy teamed up with Aby Marano to steady the F2 Logistics ship after a third-set wobble, delivering the game-winning crosscourt hit to cap a performance embellished by 23 points off 19 attacks, two blocks and two aces.
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Marano, on the other hand, stepped up with 12 points and a surprising eight digs after Myla Pablo and Ara Galang left the game due to cramps as the Cargo Movers moved on the cusp of a seat in the Final Four with a 5-2 record.
"Happy kami, kahit cardiac-in nila ako every game, basta panalo siyempre, masaya kami doon. But hindi pa rin kami kailangan tumigil, maging complacent, or mag-relax kasi hindi pa tapos," coach Regine Diego said after the Cargo Movers dug deep to overturn a 8-13 deficit in the fourth set.
"Sabi ko nga sa kanila, we only stop when we're done, not when we're tired. So at least, ready lahat all the time. Ready lahat sa whatever is happening, ready lahat ng players inside."
Pablo still finished with 15 points despite leaving mid-game in the F2 Logistics win that officially booted Cignal and Akari (both 2-4) out of contention for a semifinal berth.
The Flying Titans, meanwhile, remained in contention for a playoff berth despite a 2-4 record, thanks to a superior tiebreak quotient.
Bea De Leon finished with a conference-high 17 points on 14 attacks and three blocks in a losing effort, as Kat Tolentino and Maddie Madayag added 16 and 12 respectively.
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