F2 Logistics frustrates Akari for second win


By NIKOLE JAVIER

F2 Logistics bucked a slow start to outplay Akari in a tight straight-set victory, 25-22, 25-23, 25-18, in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference Saturday night, Feb. 11, at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City. 

Kianna Dy's consistent showing helped F2 Logistics to its second straight win. (PVL Images)

The Cargo Movers, who were coming off a five-set victory against the PLDT High Speed Hitters last Feb. 7, managed to their endgame poise to complete the sweep against the winless Chargers.  

Kianna Dy pounced on a second straight 17-point outing to spearhead F2 Logistics to an early 2-0 record at the helm with Creamline and Chery Tiggo.

The Cargo Movers asserted their dominance with the biggest lead of the match at 19-10 in the third set before the Chargers briefly showed signs of light with a 6-0.

But Dy was quick to step up with back-to-back hits, followed by Jess Ramos' two consecutive aces as F2 Logistics pulled away, 23-16.

Janine Marciano came through with a crosscourt kill as a last-ditch effort to keep the Chargers alive before an attack error from Cha Cruz-Behag trimmed their deficit to 23-18.

But Dy's consistent showing put F2 Logistics at match point with a down-the-line kill before leaning on Eli Soyud's error to seal the Cargo Movers' victory.

Dindin Santiago-Manabat was the lone bright spot for the Chargers with 16 points.