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Criss Cross defeated DN Steel Far Eastern University, 25-21, 25-21, 25-11, at the start of the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference round-robin semifinals on Wednesday at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan. The King Crunchers asserted their supremacy over the Ultras, leading 15-5 in the third and finishing the match quicker than their four-set victory in the elimination round. The huge win also provides a boost for Criss Cross ahead of the showdown with rival Cignal on Sunday.
The HD Spikers edged the King Crunchers in a five-set thriller during the preliminaries and scored a sweep in the Open Conference finals last May. Jude Garcia led all scorers with 18 points, including 13 kills on 21 attempts, four service aces, and a block. Ysay Marasigan added 12 points, while Gian Glorioso anchored the defense with six kill blocks and nine points overall.
Nico Almendras and Rex Intal also chipped in six markers each. The King Crunchers and HD Spikers clash at 6 p.m.
on Sunday. The Ultras have lost three straight after ending the eliminations with back-to-back losses to Criss Cross and Cignal. Dryx Saavedra scored 15 points, all on attacks, while Mikko Espartero contributed nine markers for FEU, which looks to bounce back when it faces the HD Spikers on Friday at 4 p.
m. in the tournament organized by Sports Vision and supported by ArenaPlus, Mikasa, and Alpha Insurance & Surety Company..
