Veteran spiker Aiza Maizo-Pontillas inspires the young Philippine women's volleyball team with a stellar outing to help beat India in an extended five-set AVC heart-stopper. AVCChallengeCup2023
MANILA, Philippines – Aiza Maizo-Pontillas turned back the clock at a crucial juncture in the 2023 Asian Volleyball Confederation Challenge Cup, leading the Philippines to a heart-stopping five-set conquest of India, 25-22, 26-28, 11-25, 29-27, 18-16, in Gresik, Indonesia on Wednesday, June 21.
New Foton captain Shaya Adorador proved her worth to lead her new team back home and then some, backstopping the spirited charge with 23 points, while incoming Akari rookie Faith Nisperos scored 14 in the nerve-wracking game of runs. Unfazed, India stormed back to take a 10-9 lead off a 4-0 run, sparked by three straight kills by middle blocker Soorya Soorya, before both teams pushed each other one final time through extended play.
Adorador then scored on a cross for the Philippines’ third match point, 17-16, before Cheng targeted the backrow for the game-sealing ace that sent the team bench into a deserved frenzy.
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