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PVL: Coach Jasper Jimenez proud of hobbled Pocari’s tough stand

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Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/07/04/20180704-pocari-creamline.jpg"/><figcaption>Del Palomata (13) was one of four Pocari players who suited up while under the weather in their game against Creamline. Josh Albelda, ABS-CBN Sports</figcaption></figure></div>MANILA, Philippines—Even though his squad came out on the losing end of Game 2 of their semifinal series against Creamline, Pocari Sweat-Air Force coach Jasper Jimenez had nothing but praise for his players.The Lady Warriors were one game away from advancing to the Finals of the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Reinforced Conference, but were frustrated by the Cool Smashers, 25-16, 26-24, 22-25, 25-17, on Wednesday night.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="http://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/07/04/18/pvl-creamline-frustrates-pocari-air-force-to-extend-semis-series">Creamline frustrates Pocari-Air Force to extend semis series</a></li></ul>Thus, their semifinals series will go down to a deciding Game 3 on Friday at the FilOil Flying V Centre in San Juan.“Nag-lose hope,” Jimenez acknowledged of his team. “Nag-lose hope, kasi ‘yun nga, hindi lang isang player ko ang may ini-inda – apat ‘yun.”Jimenez revealed that four of his players were dealing with some ailment or another. American player Arielle Love was hospitalized due to dehydration, middle blockers Del Palomata and Angel Antipuesto had sore throats, while local ace Myla Pablo was nursing a mild sprain in her right foot.Given all their injury woes, Jimenez was thrilled that his team managed to grab one set and came oh-so-close to stealing a second.“Ang ginawa kanina, in-attitude na lang. Muntik pa kaming manalo,” said the coach.“Hindi siguro healthy, pero dahilan namin ‘yun. Ganoon talaga pag natatalo, may dahilan,” Jimenez added. “Pero hindi ako disappointed doon dahil kahit papaano, lumaban kami. Hindi namin basta binigay.”Jimenez credited his players for showing a “big heart” in the match, even as their top scorers struggled to match their effort from last Sunday, when they swept Creamline in straight sets.“Biruin mo, apat &#x27;yung almost hindi healthy doon pero naglaro pa rin ng ganoon. May big heart pa rin &#x27;yung team ko, kaya proud pa rin ako doon. Talagang bounce back namin sa Friday,” said the coach.He is hoping that the Lady Warriors will again show that same fighting spirit on Friday in their do-or-die game – even if they will come into the contest at less than peak form.“Kahit hindi kami in shape or hindi kami ganoon ka 100%, nilaro pa rin nila. So nasa puso nila &#x27;yun. Ganoon din ako, naniniwala ako na kaya namin makabalik,” said Jimenez.For more sports coverage, visit the <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com" target="_blank">ABS-CBN Sports website.</a>

The Lady Warriors head coach revealed that 4 of his players were dealing with health issues in their loss on Wednesday night, which forced a deciding Game 3.

The Lady Warriors head coach revealed that 4 of his players were dealing with health issues in their loss on Wednesday night, which forced a deciding Game 3.

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PVL: Coach Jasper Jimenez proud of hobbled Pocari’s tough stand

Camille B. Naredo,

ABS-CBN News

Published Jul 05, 2018 04:56 AM PHT

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