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Jules Samonte of PLDT. – PVL PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines-PLDT demolished Gerflor 25-8, 25-9, 25-17 to cruise to its fourth straight victory in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena on Saturday.
Jules Samonte collected 10 points on seven attacks and three aces, while Rachel Austero also had 10, including three blocks.
“We kept the lesson we learned from our last match against Nxled, where we had a slow start,” said PLDT coach Rald Ricafort, whose side lifted its record to 4-1. “At least we got back today. We had a good serve, so that made our counterattack easier.”
The High Speed Hitters, who recorded a victory over Nxled on Thursday, had an attacking advantage of 13-5 in the second set alone, while they also had six aces to their name.
PLDT was hardly tested, especially in the first two sets, with Gerflor simply struggling to match his opponent’s firepower.
The High Speed Hitters, who had 14 total aces and a 7-0 advantage in blocks, extended the defenders’ skid to 10 dating back to the last conference.
“No matter who we play, whether it’s a top team or a newer team, we have to control the game so we can control the starters’ minutes,” Ricafort said as PLDT had 14 aces and a 7-0 lead in the match. blocks.
PLDT used a 6-0 run in the final frame before Gerflor committed a service error and ultimately gave the match to the High Speed Hitters.
Gerflor, who had fifteen attacks fewer than his enemy, dropped to 0-5 in this conference.
PLDT is tipped to extend its streak to five against newcomer and winless Galeries Tower on November 9 at the PhilSports Arena.