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PVL Montalban Zus vs. Akari - Eli Soyud-5628

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:959px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751723278183PVL Montalban Zus vs. Akari - Eli Soyud-5628.JPG" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Akari&#x27;s Eli Soyud in action. <em>PVL Media Bureau</em></span></span></span></div><p>RODRIGUEZ, Rizal – Akari took the long route, but its destination remained the same.</p><p>The Chargers regrouped in crucial Set 5 to deny Zus Coffee&#x27;s reverse sweep bid, 26-24, 25-21, 17-25, 17-25, 17-15, to barge into the win column of the PVL on Tour on Saturday at Ynares Center Montalban here.</p><p>Most Improved Player Eli Soyud took charge in the decider, firing seven points in that chapter alone to power Akari&#x27;s five-set win.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2025/7/5/pvl-on-tour-chery-tiggo-bucks-slow-start-keeps-capital1-winless-1903"><strong>READ: PVL on Tour: Chery Tiggo bucks slow start, keeps Capital1 winless</strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2025/7/1/cignal-deals-creamline-s-first-pvl-on-tour-loss-2046"><strong>READ: Cignal deals Creamline&#x27;s first PVL on Tour loss, stretches win streak to 3</strong></a></div><p>It was a back-and-forth thrilling match in the closing moments, as Zus Coffee continued what it has been doing all night—put up a fight against Akari, with Jov Gonzaga levelling the game at 13-apiece off a sharp spike.</p><p>Soyud then found her own kill to reach match point, 14-13, but AC Miner was there for the quick attack, knotting things up once more.</p><p>In the succeeding plays, Gonzaga and Chen Tagaod traded service errors for a 15-all count. </p><p>Ced Domingo was there to break the tie again, 16-15, with an off-the-block kill that saw her slip on her way down, as Kate Santiago&#x27;s attack went out, marking Akari&#x27;s first triumph in the preseason tournament.</p><p>Soyud, also the game captain, finished with 19 points done mostly on attacks, while Grethcel Soltones took much of the scoring load by listing 23 attack points, also adding 11 digs.</p><p>Domingo concluded with 12 markers, as libero Dani Ravena dished out 22 digs and 13 receptions for the Chargers&#x27; defense.</p><p>Meanwhile, Thunderbelles veteran Gonzaga paced the losing side with 23 points, Chinnie Arroyo registered 17 points, while Miner also breached twin-digit scoring with 12.</p><p>Akari eyes a second straight win on Sunday against Chery Tiggo, as Zus Coffee aims a bounce-back win over hapless Capital1 at the same game date.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VewaG6q5-uA?autoplay=1&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>Eli Soyud fires seven points in the crucial decider to help Akari snag the win! #PVL2025</p>

Eli Soyud fires seven points in the crucial decider to help Akari snag the win! #PVL2025

PVL on Tour: Soyud, Soltones shine as Akari denies Zus Coffee's reverse sweep bid

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PVL on Tour: Soyud, Soltones shine as Akari denies Zus Coffee's reverse sweep bid

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published Jul 05, 2025 10:10 PM PHT

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Updated Jul 05, 2025 11:11 PM PHT

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