ZUS Coffee Forces Chery Tiggo into Knockout Round with Thrilling Comeback Victory
Source: news.source.inquirer
ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles secured a dramatic come-from-behind victory against Chery Tiggo Crossovers in the PVL on Tour, winning 19-25, 25-22, 18-25, 25-19, 15-6. The match, held in Candon City, Ilocos Sur, was propelled by standout performances from rookie AC Miner and setter Clo Mondoñedo, ensuring ZUS's advancement to the knockout round. Despite similar 3-2 records in Pool B, ZUS's win forced Chery Tiggo into the knockout phase, while Creamline clinched the last outright quarterfinal spot.
Key Points
ZUS Coffee overcame a challenging match to defeat Chery Tiggo in five sets.
Rookie AC Miner played a pivotal role, scoring 19 points, including crucial points in the fourth set.
Setter Clo Mondoñedo provided 36 excellent sets, contributing to the team's success.
ZUS's victory forced Chery Tiggo into the knockout round, while Creamline advanced directly to the quarterfinals.
ZUS will face the loser of the Petro Gazz vs. Choco Mucho match, and Chery Tiggo will play against the winless Galeries HighRisers.
Coach Jerry Yee acknowledged the team's resilience but pointed out areas for improvement.
