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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/1774746867719PVL AFC 26 Akari vs. Choco Mucho - Eli Soyud-8837.JPG" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960" alt="Eli Soyud and the Akari Chargers. PVL Media Bureau"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Eli Soyud and the Akari Chargers. <em>PVL Media Bureau</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — Akari’s Eli Soyud knows the challenge ahead as the Chargers face Creamline for a semifinals berth in the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference.</p><p>Soyud acknowledged the Cool Smashers’ edge in experience, saying Akari will rely on hard work and patience to stay competitive in the crucial showdown.</p><p>&quot;Siyempre, champion team sila. Mahirap silang kalaban lalo na sa ganitong mga crucial games kasi mas experienced sila sa amin. Ang magiging puhunan talaga namin is tiyaga at pasensiya,&quot; said the former PVL Press Corps Most Improved Player awardee.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2026/3/28/pvl-akari-outlasts-choco-mucho-in-nail-biting-five-set-battle-to-stay-alive-2110"><strong>READ: PVL: Akari outlasts Choco Mucho in nail-biting five-set battle to stay alive<br/></strong></a></div><p>Akari kept its campaign alive after outlasting Creamline’s sister team Choco Mucho in a dramatic five-set battle, 25-15, 23-25, 25-16, 15-25, 21-19, on March 28 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.</p><p>The victory underscored the Chargers’ composure and patience, qualities Soyud emphasized following the win.</p><p>&quot;’Yung pagiging kalmado, kasi kapag kalmado ang lahat, mas nakakapag-isip. Nandoon ‘yung composure namin, mas naririnig namin ‘yung teammates at coaches, so mas okay kapag kalmado,&quot; said Soyud, who finished with 18 points.</p><p>&quot;’Yun ‘yung ginawa namin—pinakalma namin ang isa’t isa kahit na napakaingay na,&quot; she added.</p><p>Akari and Creamline will face off for a semifinals spot as PVL play-in action resumes on April 7.</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/00qesXNOI48??si=ptqszOiN3IB7-tBk&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>Akari’s Eli Soyud knows the challenge ahead as the Chargers face Creamline for a semifinals berth in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference.</p>

Akari’s Eli Soyud knows the challenge ahead as the Chargers face Creamline for a semifinals berth in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference.

PVL: Eli Soyud banks on patience as Akari braces for Creamline showdown

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PVL: Eli Soyud banks on patience as Akari braces for Creamline showdown

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published April 03, 2026 03:00 PM PHT

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