PLDT officially contests controversial call in Set 5 of PVL semis

The PLDT High Speed Hitters were visibly emotional following their semis exit in the 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference. Photo from PLDT High Speed Hitters/XMANILA – PLDT has officially filed a complaint regarding the controversial call in Set 5 of their semifinal affair against Akari in the 2024 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Reinforced Conference.

The team announced the development Sunday morning, emphasizing that the High Speed Hitters and coaches are "fighting tooth and nail for every win and every point."

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The High Speed Hitters were a point away from clinching a Finals berth, 14-13, when the PLDT coaching staff raised a net fault challenge during a rally.

Officials deemed the challenge unsuccessful and gave a point to the Chargers.

PLDT eventually saw their Finals aspirations gone and settled for a bronze medal match.

The management said they're hoping for the best while thanking their supporters.

"From this point on, we can only hope for the best," the statement read. "Muli, maraming, maraming salamat sa pagmamahal!"

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