MANILA, Philippines — Foton banked on the late-game heroics of Dindin Manabat to eke out a thrilling 25-23, 27-25, 21-25, 32-30 victory over Cignal in the Chooks to Go-Philippine Superliga (PSL) Grand Prix yesterday at the Filoil Flying V Center in San Juan.
Manabat, who is returning from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, delivered crucial blows to lift the Tornadoes to their first victory in the second round of this prestigious women’s club tourney bankrolled by Isuzu and UCPB Gen with ESPN5 as official broadcast partner.
It was the Tornadoes’ fourth victory in eight matches, giving them a handsome chance of nabbing one of the four twice-to-beat incentives in the quarterfinals.
Cignal fell to 3-5 win-loss card, making its remaining two games in the second round against F2 Logistics and Generika-Ayala very crucial for its quarterfinal bid.
New import Channon Thomson passed her first major test, finishing 18 points and seven blocks for the Tornadoes.
The event is backed by Senoh, Mikasa, Asics, LGR and Grand Sports.