The Akari Chargers are out to silence their haters as they face the PLDT High Speed Hitters for the first time since their controversial semis match in the 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference.
The Akari Chargers will have a lot to prove as they face the PLDT High Speed Hitters on Saturday, January 18 at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig, marking their first clash in the 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference.
With the memory of their previous matchup in the 2024 Reinforced Conference still fresh, the Chargers are determined to prove that their remarkable run last year was no fluke.
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During the Reinforced Conference semifinals, Akari triumphed in a thrilling five-set match, with a contentious challenge granting them a crucial point against PLDT, securing their place in the Reinforced Conference Final.
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This time, tension is anticipated as the Chargers look to boost its even 3-3 record and improve within the top 5 of the standings.
Look for Akari to lean on its stars Ivy Lacsina and Grethcel Soltones, while also seeing bigger minutes for Faith Nisperos and Fifi Sharma, who missed out on the semis amid their Alas Pilipinas duties.
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This game will serve as more than just a rematch—it’s a chance for Akari to reassert their strength and push their playoff aspirations even further in a tightly contested conference.
The highly-anticipated rematch is set at 6:30 p.m.
(With reports from Kiko Demigillo)
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