PSL F2 Logistics-Manila. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
It may have come in a heartbreaking loss but the performances of the younger players of PSL-F2 Logistics Manila have certainly impressed their captain Rachel Anne Daquis.
Jaja Santiago had 11 points in their 25-19, 25-15, 25-21 loss European champions Pomi Casalmaggiore in the FIVB Women’s Club World Championship while setter Kim Fajardo had a hand in almost all of the hosts’ points.
“Kahit talo kami ngayon, sobrang saya kasi ganda ng laro ni Jaja plus sila Kimmy,” said Daquis Thursday at Mall of Asia Arena. “Pag pinapasok mga kababayan ko sobrang nakaka-proud kasi gustung gusto nilang lumaban.”
“Kahit natatalo kami, natututo kami and napapakita namin talent namin.”
PSL-F2 Logistics were in control in the third set against Pomi after taking an 18-13 lead, but the hosts eventually collapsed to the championship pedigree of the Italian Club as they got outscored 12-3 in the final moments.
Middle blocker Mika Reyes they need to work hard if want to make defending world champions Eczacibasi Vitra Istanbul sweat on Friday.
“We really have to work hard because we were able to get the lead, pero kinakapos din talaga,” said Reyes. “Maybe next game makakabawi kami.”
PSL-F2 Logistics had a 0-2 record in Pool A and was relegated the team to the classification stages.