Crossovers defeat defending champs Lady Blazers in 5 sets at PNVF

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Crossovers defeat defending champs Lady Blazers in 5 sets at PNVF  Aby Maraño gets her first win with the Chery Tiggo Crossovers at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. Maraño and the Crossovers defeated the defending champs Saint Benilde Lady Blazers, 29-27, 27-29, 25-18, 25-23, in the PNVF Champions League. Maraño chipped in 12 points in the win.  Video by Niel Victor Masoy  Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTSubscribe   Visit our website at https://www.manilatimes.net     Follow us:  Facebook - https://tmt.ph/facebook   Instagram - https://tmt.ph/instagram   Twitter - https://tmt.ph/twitter   DailyMotion - https://tmt.ph/dailymotion     Subscribe to our Digital Edition - https://tmt.ph/digital     Check out our Podcasts:  Spotify - https://tmt.ph/spotify   Apple Podcasts - https://tmt.ph/applepodcasts   Amazon Music - https://tmt.ph/amazonmusic   Deezer: https://tmt.ph/deezer   Stitcher: https://tmt.ph/stitcher  Tune In: https://tmt.ph/tunein  #TheManilaTimes  #philippines #volleyball #sports

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00:00 What do you think of the game?

00:02 Our game was amazing.

00:04 Even though we were beaten by the kids,

00:08 they were strong and defensive.

00:11 I think our biggest advantage was the goal.

00:18 Because of course, you're older.

00:21 Chang, how big is the first win?

00:27 Because this is a mixing competition.

00:30 Definitely, it's a big thing for us.

00:34 We can gauge what our team can do.

00:37 It's our second game, but we're still playing together.

00:44 Because our team is new, we're adding a new member.

00:49 We're still working on our jelling.

00:51 And of course, we're managing each other's health.

00:54 So as much as possible, we have to keep ourselves healthy.

00:59 Because the leagues are still long.

01:03 Chang, talk about your chemistry.

01:06 You're only playing your second game.

01:08 How's your chemistry?

01:10 It's okay.

01:12 People outside said that we've been playing together for a long time.

01:17 Maybe, our first game against Signal,

01:21 it was a bit sudden because it was our first tournament.

01:24 But during the tune-up games,

01:26 our team's performance was really good.

01:29 But when the games against PNBF came,

01:35 we were really gauging what we're lacking in communication and connection.

01:40 Because all of that will be reflected in the long run.

01:44 So we're grateful that we're in the PNBF league.

01:48 What do you think you need to improve?

01:53 Especially in the service area.

01:55 Because we're doing it every day.

01:57 So, what do you think we need to improve?

02:00 As athletes, you really need to be disciplined.

02:03 Our supplements, we always need to take them.

02:08 And you know, there are people who are spreading diseases now.

02:11 So we can't save ourselves from those kinds of situations.

02:14 We have a few of our teammates who are sick.

02:19 So now, we're trying our best to cover each player's needs.

02:33 As a champion, what do you do the most as an athlete?

02:38 I think my biggest takeaway from this game is

02:42 that no one is stopping us.

02:47 Regardless of how weak our follow is,

02:50 or how we're hitting our follow,

02:53 the kids won't stop until the ball is dead.

02:58 Because you can see, there are a lot of balls that they can get,

03:02 but they can't retrieve them.

03:05 We're surprised that they're still attacking the ball.

03:09 So, you can really see the aggressiveness.

03:12 That's my takeaway from this game.

03:14 Because we're older people,

03:16 we're not that aggressive.

03:19 Of course, our body seeks for itself.

03:24 So sometimes, we just need to be good at our position,

03:28 and we'll get the ball.

03:29 But the kids, they'll die for the ball.

03:32 They'll dive for the ball, chase for the ball,

03:35 and they won't stop.

03:37 So, I think that's what we need to adapt to ourselves.

03:41 Because, for a long time, we've been playing volleyball,

03:45 and in our work, we're like, "Oh, here it is again."

03:48 Sometimes, we can see small details.

03:51 Those small details that we don't have,

03:54 are in the kids, in CSU.

03:56 Which is very good.

03:58 We're challenged by the neighbors.

04:02 Thank you.

04:05 Thank you.

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