Akari sweeps Capital 1 for second straight win
MANILA, Philippines — Akari made quick work of Capital 1 after a 25-9, 25-17, 26-24 sweep in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) 2024-25 All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Saturday.
The Chargers picked up their second consecutive victory and tallied a 5-4 win-loss card, while the Solar Spikers absorbed their fourth consecutive loss (1-7).
«Just today, our tactical is different. It is a good [Set 1]. We still need to work on how we will adjust the game,» Akari head coach Taka Minowa said after the game.
Akari opened the first set with a dominating run after limiting Capital 1 to just nine points.
Despite the fight back of the Solar Spikers in the second and third sets, the Chargers outwit their foes to take their first clean sweep in the tournament.
Ivy Lacsina led the charge for Akari with 15 points — all on attacks — while Eli Soyud added 12.
Despite the absence of go-to gunner Grethcel Soltones, Faith Nisperos stepped up her game with her eight-point outing.
AdvertisementAkari's returning libero Justine Jazareno tallied a total of 16 excellent digs.
Capital 1 was led by Trisha Genesis was the sole double-digit of the team with 14 points as Shola Alvarez made seven hits.