Cignal, Air Force set up men’s finals duel in PVL
FILE – Air Force vs Cignal. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Philippine Air Force and Cignal will duke it out to see who will become the best men’s volleyball club in the country as the two teams meet for the championship of the Premier Volleyball League.
The Air Spikers came from behind and subdued Armed Forces compatriot Philippine Army in five sets, 24-26, 21-25, 25-20, 25-21, 15-9, in the semifinals Thursday at Philsports Arena.
Article continues after this advertisementBryan Bagunas reached higher altitude for Air Force as he unleashes 25 points on the Troopers while Fauzi Ismail and Kim Malabunga added a combined 30 points for the Air Spikers.
Lemuel Arbasto had 19 points to lead the Troopers who will now face Sta. Elena for the bronze.
The HD Spikers, meanwhile, had a slightly quicker route to the finals ending the Wrecking Balls in four sets, 27-25, 24-26, 25-16, 26-24.
Article continues after this advertisementLorenzo Capate and Peter Torres had a dozen points apiece to lead Cignal while Ysay Marasigan and Edmar Bonono had 11 and 10 points, respectively.
Edward Camposano had 19 points to lead the Wrecking Balls.
