F2 Logistics marches to PSL finals

F2 Logistics marched to its fourth straight Philippine Superliga All-Filipino Conference finals appearance as it knocked out Foton, 25-19, 25-23, 17-25, 25-19, in the semifinals Tuesday at Muntinlupa Sports Center.

The Cargo Movers didn’t need to avail of their twice-to-beat protection as Kalei Mau, Majoy Baron and Kianna Dy thwarted the tournament hopes of the Tornadoes and their towering sister duo of Jaja Santiago and Dindin Santiago-Manabat.

Mau spearheaded the charge, scattering 16 points on top of 12 digs and 8 excellent receptions throughout the match that lasted two hours and 12 minutes. Mau, a key acquisition by F2 Logistics during the season break, will make her first title series appearance.

She will be joined by a talented and deep core made up of former La Salle spikers, including skipper Aby Maraño, who contributed nine kills and three blocks for 12 points.

Galang and Baron chipped in nine and seven points, respectively.

Kim Fajardo dished out 24 excellent sets while Dawn Macandili had 30 digs.

“Well, Foton was a big challenge. But entering the Finals will be our biggest test. This is unfinished business for us,” said F2 Logistics head coach Ramil De Jesus, who last won the All-Filipino title in the Cargo Movers’ debut in 2016.

The best-of-three finals series is set on Saturday at Smart Araneta Coliseum with F2 Logistics battling the winner of the other semifinals pairing between reigning champion Petron and Cignal.