Chery Tiggo enters Jelena Cvijovic. – PVL PHTO
MANILA, Philippines – Jelena Cvijovic delivered her best scoring record to date as she took a 5th finish to complete a win 23-25, 25-21, 21-25, 25-21, 15- 6 by Chery Tiggo. overtake Akari and hold the lead alone in the 2022 Premier League Volleyball League Consolidation Conference on Thursday at Philsports Arena.
Cvijovic took her top 16 of the season to help Crossover overcome a 1-2 shortfall and bring in four points, including two aces, giving her team a 6-1 start in the third set. five. Local spearheads Mylene Paat and EJ Laure stretched their advantage to 13-4 before Shaya Adorador sent in shots to extend their winning streak to three.
Paat, The only local in the top 5 scorersmaintained her good play with 19 points built on 17 spears and two blocks, while her Montenegrin teammate scattered nine attacks, four blocks, and three aces out of 13. excellent reception as they damaged Prisilla Rivera’s 30 point blast.
“We really had a slow start so we tried to boost their morale and encourage them that we can win as long as we do the things we do, ‘ said coach Chery Tiggo Clarence Esteban in the Philippines.
Esteban praises Cvijovic for her determination to give the following crossover she only scored six points in her debut against F2 Logistics and had 12 goals against Cignal last Saturday.
“Jelena worked really hard, asking us what she needed to do to help the team. She really wants to make up for her previous games. I keep reminding her to just get over the things she does,” he said.
Local star Chery Tiggo Mylene Paat. – PVL PHTO
Cza Carandang also helped Chery Tiggo get through a slow start with 18 points from 15 kills, 2 aces and blocks. Laure had 14 points and 12 goals, while Jaila Atienza delivered quality minutes with seven marks as Dindin Santiago-Manabat sat out.
Chery Tiggo looks to increase her chances of reaching the semifinals, aiming for a fourth win over Choco Mucho on Tuesday at the same venue.
The crossover never wavered after dropping the third set and fell to a 1-2 deficit as they took full control of the Power Chargers in the fourth round and led to eight, 23-15. But Chery Tiggo let Akari save five set points with Rivera scoring three in a row, then Krich Macaslang’s ace and Paat’s attacking error before Carandang stopped the bleeding to force the decider.
Rivera, once again, paved the way for Akari, winning 29 lives for 30 points. Janine Marciano showed an all-round game with 24 points, 18 dugouts and 14 excellent tackles. Macaslang has 11 markers, 4 of which are on target, when Erika Raagas is held to 3 points.
The Power Chargers hit a 1-2 record before facing the Petro Gazz Angels (1-1) on Saturday at Sta. Rosa Sports Complex in Laguna.
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