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PVL AFC 2024-25 Akari vs. Galeries - -5981

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Kennedy Caacbay

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1731147980206PVL AFC 2024-25 Akari vs. Galeries - -5981.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">The Akari Chargers. <em>Photo from PVL Media Bureau</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA, Philippines – Akari bucked a slow start en route to a 28-30, 25-15, 25-16, 25-23 victory over Galeries to take the 2024-25 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) season-opener on Saturday at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.</p><p>&quot;Since the last conference I handled Akari, it&#x27;s really a slow start, even today. It&#x27;s supposed to be-- I think we could finish 3-0, but we expect Galeries here to be a good defense team, but we started maraming error. Ang daming attack,&quot; said coach Taka Minowa during the postgame press conference.</p><div><a class="fr-green" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/11/2/revamped-rosters-new-format-highlight-upcoming-pvl-all-filipino-tilt-1509"><strong>READ: Revamped rosters, new format highlight upcoming PVL All-Filipino tilt</strong></a></div><p>Eli Soyud shone among the Chargers in the first game of the All-Filipino Conference, listing a game-high 21 points on six blocks including the clutch hits in the fourth set which closed the deal for the Akari side.</p><p>Returning player Faith Nisperos, star spiker Ivy Lacsina, and Reinforced Conference Best Outside Spiker Grethcel Soltones all registered 16 points each.</p><div><a class="fr-green" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/11/4/pvl-to-tap-international-referees-to-elevate-officiating-in-2024-25-all-filipino-1405"><strong>READ: PVL to tap international referees to elevate officiating in 2024-25 All-Filipino</strong></a></div><p>Libero Dani Ravena protected their side of the taraflex, logging 11 excellent digs and 19 excellent receptions.</p><p>After succumbing in the opening frame, the Chargers came back stronger in the next two and cruised to a 2-1 set lead.</p><p>After Akari led by five in the fourth canto, 21-16, the Highrisers put on a challenge and closed into one later on, 23-22. Soyud then put away the rallying Highrisers with consecutive kills to punch their first win in the tourney.</p><p>Ysabel Jimenez paced Galeries with 17 points, while debuting rookie Julia Coronel had eight points and nine excellent sets, as she played both the settter and opposite hitter positions.</p><p>Akari will be taking on ZUS Coffee on Thursday next week, while Galeries faces Choco Mucho at the same game date.</p><script data-wid="auto" type="text/javascript" src="https://content.viralize.tv/display/?zid=AAEyze-tm4MR6kEa&amp;cid=ABQC3YdSiUaQVuX1&amp;activation=click&amp;vip_mode=playing&amp;vip_position=bottom-right"></script>

<p>Akari bucked its slow start en route to a 28-30, 25-15, 25-16, 25-23 victory over Galeries to take the 2024-25 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) season-opener on Saturday at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.</p>

Akari bucked its slow start en route to a 28-30, 25-15, 25-16, 25-23 victory over Galeries to take the 2024-25 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) season-opener on Saturday at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.

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Akari bucks slow start, beats Galeries in 4 to take PVL season-opener

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published November 09, 2024 07:17 PM PHT

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Updated November 17, 2024 06:50 PM PHT

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