Est Cola’s Warisara Seetaloed in the course of the PVL Invitationals in opposition to Farm Recent.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.web
MANILA, Philippines — Warisara Seetaload and Natthawan Patthaisong willed Est Cola to a come-from-behind 22-25, 25-17, 19-25, 25-20, 17-15 victory over Farm Recent to snap a three-game skid within the 2024 PVL Invitational Convention on Monday at Mall of Asia Enviornment.
Enjoying of their final elimination recreation, the under-20 Thailand ladies’s volleyball squad by no means wavered amid being down by a 1-2 deficit to the Foxies with Seetaloed unleashing a tournament-high 33 factors off 29 kills, two aces, and two blocks on prime of 11 wonderful receptions in an exciting two-hour and 34-minute recreation.
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“I really feel good and I really feel comfy to go to the sport and assist the group rather a lot on this recreation,” mentioned Seetaload, translated by assistant coach and former nationwide group star Wilavan Apinyapong.
“Within the fifth set, it was fairly shut however we had been extra affected person. We helped one another and tried to have enjoyable and be completely happy which is why we had been in a position to play properly.”
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Trisha Tubu introduced Farm Recent at match level, 14-13, however Patthaisong scored back-to-back hits to steal the benefit, 15-14, earlier than Asaka Tamaru tied the set anew.
Nattharika Wasan blocked Tamaru to regain the match level benefit, 16-15, earlier than Patthaisong drilled the match-winning spike because the Thais completed the elimination with a 1-3 document, hoping Farm Recent would lose to Creamline on Wednesday for an opportunity to play within the bronze medal recreation on Thursday.
“At the start of Set 5, I felt extra stress and didn’t play very well. I believed that we couldn’t win at the moment. However the different gamers fought and had been ready to hook up with win the sport,” mentioned Patthaisong, who had 18 factors constructed on 12 kills, three blocks, and three aces.
“I used to be actually excited as a result of this was a giant recreation for us since we’re all nonetheless in highschool. However at the moment, we fought exhausting and acquired the win.”
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Est Cola blew an 11-6 lead within the fourth set as Ckyle Tagsip stepped up for Farm Recent, tying the set at 14-all with an ace. However Seetaload and Patthaisong restored the order and compelled a fifth set.
“I’m actually completely happy that we received this recreation. I informed my gamers we hope to win at the moment to battle and go to the [medal round],” mentioned Est Cola coach Wanna Buakaew. “Within the fourth set, I informed my gamers to serve sturdy (as a result of) Farm Recent’s (first ball) obtain wasn’t good to allow them to’t assault with the center blocker, they may give solely open balls. Then, we cease the open (hitter), after which we attempt to defend after which we are able to defend and make [a] level again to Farm Recent. I informed each participant [to] serve 100% for the set.”
Wasan additionally stepped up for the Thais with 10 factors together with two blocks, whereas setter Panthita Khongnok dished out 24 wonderful units.
Tamaru and Tagsip powered Farm Recent with 19 and 18 factors, respectively. Alyssa Bertolano additionally stepped up with 14 factors, 19 digs, and 18 wonderful receptions, whereas Tubu added 12 factors as they remained winless in three video games.
