The Choco Mucho Flying Titans and Chery Tiggo Crossovers face off in a high-stakes PVL All-Filipino Conference qualifying round match, fresh off their recent preliminaries encounter.
Familiar foes meet once more in the 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference qualifying round as teams fight for a place in the quarterfinals.
One of the must-watch matchups will feature the no. 5-seeded Choco Mucho Flying Titans going up against no. 8 Chery Tiggo Crossovers at the PhilSports Arena on Saturday, March 1.
In their previous encounter, Choco Mucho dominated Chery Tiggo in straight sets in Passi City, Iloilo. But with the stakes much higher, both squads are looking to rise to the occasion and move on to the next round.
Momentum vs Redemption
Choco Mucho enters the match with an 8-3 record, riding the momentum of a strong preliminary round campaign. The Flying Titans have won six straight by showcasing their depth and balance, with Sisi Rondina, Isa Molde, and Dindin Santiago-Manabat leading the charge.
Setter Deanna Wong has also been instrumental in orchestrating the team’s offense, while Cherry Nunag provides a solid presence at the net.
Choco Mucho aims to carry over its dominant performance from their last meeting and secure a direct quarterfinal berth.
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Chery Tiggo, on the other hand, finished the preliminaries with a 5-6 slate, landing in the no. 8 spot. Despite flashes of brilliance, the Crossovers have struggled with consistency throughout the conference.
Ara Galang remains a key offensive weapon for the squad, while Cess Robles and Pauline Gaston are expected to step up in crucial moments.
With Risa Sato officially making her debut for the Crossovers, the Norman Miguel-led squad looks to finally end their losing skid after a hot start in the extended conference.
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What’s at stake?
A victory for Choco Mucho would guarantee them a direct quarterfinal berth, keeping the Flying Titans on track for a deep playoff push.
On the other hand, a loss would send them to the play-in tournament, adding an extra hurdle to their postseason aspirations.
For Chery Tiggo, this match presents an opportunity for redemption. A win would boost the team's confidence heading into the next round, while a loss could leave them in a must-win scenario in the play-in tournament.
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Game time is set for 6:30 p.m. as the Flying Titans and Crossovers battle for a spot in the next phase.