IT took a mighty comeback and two knockout semis games from 0-1 down for Choco Mucho to reach its very first PVL Finals.
Now that the Flying Titans are dealt with the same deficit against Creamline — a team they haven't beaten in 10 straight games since joining the league in 2019, Sisi Rondina believes that all is not lost.
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"Siyempre masaya kami sa naging performance namin even though hindi namin nakuha ‘yung Game 1. But still, nandu’n pa rin ‘yung palaban na aura ng team. Sinabi rin ng mga coaches namin na they’re very proud," Rondina said.
"Hindi pa naman tapos ‘yung laban. Lalaban pa rin kami. Alam naman natin na Creamline talaga, hinding-hindi magpapatalo ‘yan. Contender talaga sila lalong-lalo na kapag ganitong laban," she added.
It may be Choco Mucho's first dance in the Finals stage, but Rondina aims to carry their energy and strong 'mindset and recovery' to must-win Game Two.
"Siguro ‘yung amin naman, we just enjoyed our game. Nilabas lang namin kung paano kami mag-perform and nilabas lang namin ‘yung system ni Coach Dante (Alinsunurin).
"Sabi nga ni Coach Dante, hindi pa tapos ang laban. Nakuha nga namin ‘yung semis (from 0-1 down), and I think kaya naman naming makabawi. Siguro, pagandahan lang ‘yan ng mindset and recovery," Rondina said.
Rondina was quick to allay injury fears on her knee after an on-court collision with libero Thang Ponce early in the third set.
"‘Yung tuhod ko kanina talaga, akala ko parang may something kasi may na-feel akong tumunog, nag-pop. Pero wala naman, kaya ko naman, at naitayo ko naman siya so siguro walang nangyari."
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