PLDT, Army gun for 2nd triumph
POWERHOUSE teams PLDT Home Ultera and Army seek a share of the Spikers’ Turf men’s tournament lead when they clash with separate rivals today at Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan.
The PLDT Ultra Fast Spikers, who overpowered Cavite Patriots Fourbees, 25-19, 25-17, 25-10, last Tuesday, are bracing for a stern test against the Cignal HD Spikers in their 9 a.m. duel.
Dropping a 22-25, 22-25, 25-15, 22-25 decision to Air Force, Cignal is determined to bounce back with Edmar Bonono, Lorenzo Capate Jr., Reyson Fuentes and Red Christensen at the helm.
Article continues after this advertisementThe Ultra Fast Spikers have a slight edge in talent with Kheeno Franco, Paul Torres, Jayson Ramos and Mark Alfafara leading the attack.
A second straight win for PLDT will give the Ultra Spikers a share of the lead with fancied Cagayan Valley.
Army is also aiming for a second win in the 5 p.m. duel with Champion Infinity.
Article continues after this advertisementChampion bungled a two-set lead in a 25-23, 26-24, 21-25, 22-25, 14-16 loss to Cagayan in last Sunday’s opener. Cedelf P. Tupas
