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Mark Calado of Savouge in action against VNS-Laticrete in the semifinals of the 2025 Spikers' Turf Open Conference, March 30, 2025 at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. PVL Media

Mark Calado of Savouge in action against VNS-Laticrete in the semifinals of the 2025 Spikers' Turf Open Conference, March 30, 2025 at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1743346366234ST 2025 VNS vs. Savouge - Mark Calado-6337.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Mark Calado of Savouge in action against VNS-Laticrete in the semifinals of the 2025 Spikers&#x27; Turf Open Conference, March 30, 2025 at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. PVL Media"/>Mark Calado of Savouge in action against VNS-Laticrete in the semifinals of the 2025 Spikers&#x27; Turf Open Conference, March 30, 2025 at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. PVL Media</div>MANILA -- Savouge overturned an eight-point deficit in the fourth set to take down VNS-Laticrete at the close of the semifinal round of the 2025 Spikers&#x27; Turf Open Conference on Sunday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.The 24-26, 25-14, 25-19, 28-26 win snapped the Spin Doctors&#x27; two-game skid in the single round-robin semis, and provided them with crucial momentum ahead of their best-of-3 bronze medal series against the Griffins.The battle for a place in the podium starts Wednesday, still at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.Mark Calado was unstoppable, firing 28 points on 25 kills, two aces and a kill block while helping out defensively with 10 excellent receptions.<div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2025/3/19/spikers-turf-savouge-warms-up-for-semis-by-beating-vns-laticrete-2109">READ: Savouge warms up for semis by beating VNS-Laticrete</a></div><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2025/3/26/spikers-turf-cignal-cruises-past-savouge-sets-up-finals-showdown-vs-criss-cross-0039">READ: Cignal cruises past Savouge, sets up Finals showdown vs. Criss Cross</a></div>&quot;That&#x27;s what&#x27;s important. I told the team that they need to feel the court and the ball because come Wednesday, it&#x27;s all about teamwork. Whoever gets subbed in must be ready and contribute points,&quot; said Savouge head coach Sydney Calderon in Filipino.The Griffins, led by CJ Segui, Jayvee Sumagaysay, Kenneth Culabat, and RK Medino, surged to an early 12-4 advantage in the fourth set, seemingly poised to force a decider.But Calado and the Spin Doctors had other plans.With composure under pressure and key contributions from Madz Gampong, Sherwin Caritativo, and Renzel Antonio, Savouge clawed back to level the set at 21. VNS-Laticrete briefly regained control, reaching set point at 26-25 after a Segui down-the-line hit, a Medino attack, and a Caritativo service error.However, Savouge answered with four straight points, featuring an Antonio down-the-line hit, a Calado crosscourt strike, a Medino attack error, and another Calado winner to claim match point at 25-24.VNS made one final push, but Antonio and Calado sealed the victory with three consecutive attacks.&quot;In the fourth set, I knew we could catch up because we&#x27;ve practiced these situations. It&#x27;s all about trust. I also made sure to give playing time to everyone. Overall, I&#x27;m happy with our performance and how we overcame the challenges,&quot; said Calderon.Antonio shined in his first full start, contributing 16 points on 14 attacks and two blocks. Caritativo, Gampong, and Giles Torres each added seven points, while John Paglaon tallied 15 excellent sets. Bhim Diones recorded 10 excellent digs.VNS-Laticrete struggled throughout the semis, dropping all of its assignments. The Griffins have now lost four straight matches, including a straight-sets defeat to the Spin Doctors in the preliminary round last March 19.Segui led the Griffins with 17 points, including 13 attacks, three blocks, and an ace, while adding 16 excellent receptions and 10 excellent digs. Medino chipped in 14 points on 13 attacks, and Jan Mangulabnan registered 20 excellent sets and scored two points.

Savouge overturned an eight-point deficit in the fourth set to take down VNS-Laticrete at the close of the semifinal round of the 2025 #SpikersTurf Open Conference on Sunday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.

Savouge overturned an eight-point deficit in the fourth set to take down VNS-Laticrete at the close of the semifinal round of the 2025 #SpikersTurf Open Conference on Sunday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.

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Spikers' Turf: Savouge turns back VNS anew ahead of bronze medal series

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Published March 30, 2025 11:05 PM PHT

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