Maraño stills believes unsuccessful challenge touched the defense

Aby Maranño and F2 Logistics. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

F2 Logistics had the chance to claim the Philippine Super Liga All-Filipino Conference title on Saturday, but an unsuccessful challenge swept the rug from under the Cargo Movers’ feet and extended the life of Foton to a third game.

Aby Maraño’s supposed down-the-line attack went long with the Cargo Movers trailing the Tornadoes 24-18 in the fourth set when the challenge was raised.

F2 Logistics’ plea, however, went for naught as officials declared her attempt out and Foton took Game 2 18-25, 25-17, 25-22, 25-18.

Maraño, though, felt the ball touched the defenders’ fingers.

“Oo tumama yun, nakita ko din basta nakita ko na umamin siya sa teammates niya,” said Maraño of her defender. “Sa tingin ko ah, kasi narinig ko rin eh. Feel ko talaga touch yun.”

F2 Logistics went into Saturday’s game at San Juan Arena with a 1-0 match lead and a win would have given them the championship but the Tornadoes managed to get the equalizer.

Game 3 is on Wednesday.

Maraño added, that had their challenge been successful it might have changed the momentum of the game.

“Malay mo makayanan namin na five consecutive [points],” said Maraño. “Baka yun din ang fire namin para ma change ang momentum.”

“Walang imposible hangga’t di natatapos sa 25.”