Capital1 Photo voltaic Spikers within the PVL Bolstered Convention.–PVL PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines — Capital1 coach Roger Gorayeb believes one of the best is but to return for the Photo voltaic Spikers after reaching the highest three in Pool B within the 2024 PVL Bolstered Convention.
The Photo voltaic Spikers, who joined the league six months in the past, made a 180-degree turnaround from one win within the All-Filipino Convention to successful three of their first 5 video games with Russian import Marina Tushova main the cost.
Using excessive after a record-setting 45 factors final week, Tushova sustained her explosive kind as she poured in 32 factors in Capital1’s 18-25, 25-20, 25-19, 25-18 win over ZUS Espresso on Tuesday at Philsports Area.
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Capital1 coach Roger Gorayeb, Iris Tolenada, and Marina Tushova share their ideas after making it to the highest 3 of Pool B. #PVL2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/lLz3yBXPIK
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Gorayeb, whose staff will enter the subsequent spherical with a 3-2 document, likes their probabilities within the second spherical slated in Pool D with the underside three groups of Pool A, the place the Photo voltaic Spikers will attempt to e book a quarterfinal ticket.
“Now we have a shiny future. We’re in a great state of affairs as a result of we prevented Pool C, which can have three stronger groups,” stated Gorayeb in Filipino. “We’re wanting ahead to a greater future. We simply arrived right here in Could and we’re already beginning to construct a great future for this staff.”
Signing a prolific reinforcement in Tushova in addition to a great chief and playmaker in Iris Tolenada have turned the Photo voltaic Spikers into darkish horse contenders. Rookies Roma Mae Doromal, Leila Cruz, and Jenya Torres have additionally stepped as much as the problem together with mainstay Des Clemente and new acquisition Julia Ipac in manning the frontline.
“In a matter of six months, we have been capable of regroup and switch this staff into an excellent staff. My gamers are very coachable and I don’t have any drawback with them. It’s only a matter of them understanding my recreation plan,” Gorayeb stated.
Though Tushova scored 77 factors in Capital1’s first back-to-back wins, she credited her efficiency to their teamwork.
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Tolenada, who had 21 wonderful units on high of 5 kills, agreed with their import, believing that the belief between the coaches and teammates led to their spectacular begin.
“I’m actually proud as a result of it’s a younger staff, we’re nonetheless constructing a program, we haven’t been collectively for therefore lengthy however we come within the health club day-after-day with a objective and that’s why we’re ready to achieve success particularly once we have to be,” stated the Filipino-American setter.
Heading to the subsequent spherical, Tolenada urges her teammates to remain current in the intervening time and proceed bettering their recreation and “committing to be resilient and being good teammates to one another.”
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