PSL: Petron averts collapse, turns back Cignal to stay unbeaten

MANILA, Philippines–Petron wasted eight match points in the fourth set and had to scramble in the deciding frame to overcome Cignal, 25-11, 20-25, 25-22, 25-27, 16-14, Saturday to remain unbeaten in the Philippine Superliga Invitationals at Caloocan Sports Complex.

The defending champions Blaze Spikers appeared to be cruising to a win with a 24-17 lead in the fourth until it all went south with a rash of errors and crucial hits by top HD Spiker Mylene Paat.

Still reeling from that collapse, Petron dug deep in its experience, climbing from 6-11 in the fifth frame to steal the match and score their fifth win in as many games.

Sisi Rondina blasted away with 33 points, including a thunderous kill that pushed the Blaze Spikers to within 12-13 in the fifth.

The Blaze Spikers also practically settled the score with the HD Spikers who dethroned them in the last All Filipino Conference.

Cignal dropped to 5-1 although it is already assured of the semifinal spot along with Petron.