There’s nothing quite like the thrill of a comeback—and Choco Mucho nailed it with flair. Snatching a hard-fought victory against Akari, the Flying Titans proved they’ve got the grit, the game, and the guts to bounce back when it matters most. With the bright lights of the Smart Araneta Coliseum setting the perfect stage, these volleyball queens brought Game 2 of the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference bronze series to a roaring climax.
A Much-Needed Win at the Right Moment
After a painfully close loss in Game 1—despite a commanding two-set lead—Choco Mucho fans were understandably on edge. Would history repeat itself? Absolutely not.
On Thursday night, Choco Mucho flipped the script and delivered a thrilling 4-set win (25-18, 25-22, 27-29, 25-19) over Akari to level the series at 1-1. This wasn’t just any win—it was their first in five games, snapping a painful losing streak that included all three semifinal outings.
Sisi Rondina Brings the Fire
When your team’s back is against the wall, you need a leader who steps up—and for Choco Mucho, that was none other than Sisi Rondina.
Dropping an insane 26 points—including a jaw-dropping 25 on spikes—Rondina was simply unstoppable. Her energy lit a fire under her teammates and reignited the belief that this squad could still end strong.
Coach Dante Alinsunurin couldn’t mask his relief after the final whistle, saying, “Finally, we won in the semis and the battle for third.”
Game. Set. (Almost) Match.
More Titans Join the Rally
It wasn’t a one-woman show. Royse Tubino added 17 hits while Isa Molde and Cherry Rose Nunag chipped in 12 and 11 points respectively. With this all-hands-on-deck performance, Choco Mucho reminded fans why they were once gunning for gold earlier in the tournament.
The team is hungry for that podium finish, pushing for a third bronze-medal award after back-to-back silver finishes in 2023 and 2024. But whether they’ll clinch it depends partly on the outcome of the Creamline vs. Petro Gazz Game 2 matchup. If Petro Gazz sweeps? Bronze is theirs. If not, well—we’re headed for a winner-takes-all Game 3 on Saturday at PhilSports Arena.
Bouncing Back Like Champs
Let’s be real. That third set? Stress-inducing. Two blown match points and a narrow 27-29 loss felt like déjà vu. Fans held their breaths—was another collapse coming?
Not this time.
Rather than fold, Choco Mucho used that setback as fuel. They regrouped, reasserted dominance, and slammed the door shut on Akari in the fourth to seal a much-needed W.
What’s Next: Do or Die Looms
With bronze still hanging in the balance, it’s not over yet. Eyes now turn to the next matchday. Will Petro Gazz do Choco Mucho a favor and handle business? Or will fans strap in for one more nail-biter on Saturday?
One thing’s for sure—where there are high stakes and higher spikes, Choco Mucho knows how to deliver the drama.
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