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PVL AFC 26 Akari vs. Capital1 --6394

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1772891427534PVL AFC 26 Akari vs. Capital1 --6394.JPG" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">The Akari Chargers. <em>PVL Media Bureau</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA<strong> (UPDATED) </strong>— After starting the tournament with three straight losses, Akari has now secured its third victory in a row.</p><p>This, as the Chargers rose past Capital1, overcoming a slow start, 17-25, 25-22, 25-20, 25-17, in the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference on Saturday evening at the Filoil Centre in San Juan.</p><p>They could not prevent super rookie Bella Belen from putting up a game-high 24 points done mostly on attacks, but the Tina Salak-mentored squad still managed to get the win.</p><p>Akari star Ivy Lacsina showed her two-way game, listing a triple-double shy of 19 points, 13 excellent receptions and nine excellent digs, while PVL freshman Chenie Tagaod made her presence felt with 12 points and four excellent receptions.</p><p>Former PVL Press Corps Most Improved Player awardee Eli Soyud had 14 markers; playmaker Mars Alba enabled the offense with 23 excellent sets, while libero Justine Jazareno had 17 excellent digs and three excellent receptions, earning Player of the Game nod.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2026/3/7/pvl-creamline-s-tots-carlos-easing-back-into-top-form-2052"><strong>READ: PVL: Creamline&#x27;s Tots Carlos easing back into top form</strong></a></div><p>&quot;Hindi ko naman po magagawa ‘yung mga digs ko kung ‘di rin po sa mga teammates and sa mga coaches ko na talagang pinagkakatiwalaan ‘yung sistema na binibigay ni coach Tina (Salak). And ‘yun nga, talagang pinagtatrabahuhan namin sa training. Happy kami na nag-translate into our game,&quot; said the Alas Pilipinas defensive specialist.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2026/3/5/pvl-savi-davison-fires-32-in-pldt-s-5-set-win-over-farm-fresh-2212"><strong>READ: PVL: Savi Davison fires 32 in PLDT&#x27;s 5-set win over Farm Fresh</strong></a></div><p>Meanwhile, the Solar Spikers fell to 3-4 after the loss, despite coming from a win over Farm Fresh.</p><p>Belen was the lone bright spot for Capital1 having, being the sole player in double digits, adding 13 excellent digs and seven excellent receptions.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div><script data-wid="auto" type="text/javascript" src="https://content.viralize.tv/display/?zid=AAFz8gWM8iRADsJr&amp;cid=ABz89teIcDyebKGN"></script></div>

<p>After starting the tournament with three straight losses, Akari has now secured its third victory in a row. #PVL2026 </p>

After starting the tournament with three straight losses, Akari has now secured its third victory in a row. #PVL2026

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PVL: Akari takes 3rd straight win at Capital1's expense

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published March 07, 2026 09:57 PM PHT

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Updated March 07, 2026 10:55 PM PHT

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