CAPITAL1 capitalized on Strong Group’s struggle late in the fourth set, hacking out a 25-18, 25-20, 19-25, 25-20 victory yesterdat in the PVL All-Filipino Conference at the Philsports Arena in Pasig.
In a clash of the league’s newcomers, the Solar Spikers showcased their superiority in firepower and blocking, overcoming challenges in the third frame to relish the sweet taste of victory after two prior defeats.
Skipper Jorelle Singh, who led Capital1’s charge with 13 points, including 12 on attacks, expressed the team’s happiness with their first win while underlining its positive impact on their confidence.
“We expect to perform even better in our upcoming games,” added the veteran campaigner.
She acknowledged a lapse in communication in the third set that enabled the Athletics to stay in the game. But they regrouped in the fourth, pouncing on their opponents’ miscues in the stretch to pound out the victory.
