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00:00 Mela, what are your expectations for FEU and Ateneo?
00:05 We both know that after the second round of the UAAP, it's more important to pick the right players.
00:11 So what are your personal expectations?
00:13 Even in the large zone, you know that their opponents should be the ones to face the blockers.
00:19 But those delays, we credited to the setters as well.
00:22 Speaking of delays, the middle blocker of Ateneo is Kakao.
00:26 Big performance against De La Salle.
00:30 There were three players in double digits.
00:32 Especially against UP, 61 excellent receptions and 44 digs.
00:37 So that's why their points in the large zone and their batas are big.
00:43 But what will be crucial here is because we talked about where the points are coming from, from FEU.
00:50 There are a lot of teams that will do well.
00:51 Meanwhile, for Ateneo, it's heavily reliant on batas and the large zone.
00:57 So let's see if the likes of Gopio will also pull off numbers.
01:01 A three-point lead here and a full front lineup.
01:04 Batas this time with a drop ball.
01:09 Drop shots from batas.
01:14 But he knows it was a basic play.
01:17 The blockers were a step ahead.
01:20 GNCelorZone is still the target of the servers.
01:24 This time it's Pascinia from the backcourt.
01:26 It was a high ball coming off the rebound of FEU.
01:30 But nobody was home.
01:31 There, I told you their pipe attack will be a trademark for them.
01:37 So there are no setters at this point.
01:44 I believe this would be a blocking substitution.
01:48 Since there are no setters, who will be assigned to take that second ball?
01:52 Good thing De Castro is on the floor.
01:54 But that time Saavedra not allowing.
02:00 Their opposite hitter I believe.
02:03 Loose ball for FEU.
02:07 Easy pickings for De Castro.
02:10 Licauco will set it up for Pascinio.
02:12 And he gets it to go.
02:14 So he needs to support Gian in that aspect.
02:18 Excellent pass from Selajes.
02:21 Nadera will try again.
02:22 But De Castro will pop it up.
02:24 Pascinio again.
02:25 This time gets blocked by the defense of FEU.
02:29 But this time it has done a lot of contributions for their team.
02:34 Especially against Pascinio.
02:35 I believe two block points were against him.
02:38 And that was the way they ended set number one.
02:42 And very uncharacteristic of them to have those miscommunications.
02:47 And just look at that.
02:49 Talking about body language, no attempt.
02:52 And he has been using their serves as an offensive weapon.
02:56 It's been working well for them, especially here in the second set.
02:59 So that point will officially go to FEU.
03:05 Agulabnan will choose Salarzon.
03:10 Selajes will pop it up for Jabilon on the left side.
03:13 And Ateneo will get a kill block.
03:16 That will be their first kill block.
03:17 You can see the energy of the Ateneo Blue Eagles.
03:21 It's really more eager here in this set.
03:23 Look at that.
03:24 Really blocking and guarding.
03:26 The wrist action was fast in transition for Delicana.
03:31 Salarzon from the back row.
03:33 That is inside.
03:36 No libero on the floor.
03:38 Get to that five hit of Salarzon.
03:41 Look at that. Angling it well.
03:43 Targeting the sideline.
03:45 Salarzon as expected.
03:47 An all around game for him.
03:49 He has a block. He has an ace.
03:51 He has a lot of attacks.
03:52 Six points already for this guy.
03:55 You can really see the battle of the middles.
03:58 Because look for Ateneo.
04:01 To match the outings of Bugawan.
04:03 And now he has actually overtake.
04:10 By engaging Jet Gopio in that last rally.
04:14 Ateneo now has a five point lead.
04:18 There will be a net violation called on Gian Salarzon.
04:25 They're closer to the 25 point mark.
04:28 But they have to get one stop.
04:32 Ateneo will go for that drop shot.
04:34 He almost got it off the leadership of Lance De Castro.
04:39 Someone could even make a combination.
04:41 There is a new player on the floor for FEU.
04:45 It's Gellard Talisayan.
04:47 Another.
04:49 So they will try to score more here in the tail end of set number two.
04:55 Cacao will go to a combination play.
04:58 And this time they will dish out.
05:02 Another drop shot.
05:08 And it's been working well for the Ateneo Juno.
05:12 The players are really thinking players.
05:16 They don't just follow.
05:17 They find the opening on the defense.
05:20 And that gives them a set win against FEU.
05:25 The big one.
05:26 Because now, it's an advantage that you have a good setter.
05:30 In our case, we're watching two very talented setters.
05:33 Mga Labnan and Cacao.
05:35 The technical side of it.
05:38 Ateneo is moving well in passing and offense.
05:44 But the body language too.
05:46 To FEU.
05:48 They really need to put effort in their serving and blocking.
05:52 Because they're offensive weapons.
05:54 But Pacino is just powering through with that last hit.
05:58 That is still a good sign for FEU, I would say.
06:01 They were able to set up that three man block.
06:03 It means they know where we're going.
06:06 Kudos to the coaches for knowing when to challenge.
06:09 Combination play doesn't work for FEU.
06:15 Out of system there.
06:17 Salarzon will pop it up for Pacino.
06:22 FEU will have another chance to attack.
06:24 Javelona goes off the block.
06:26 And Lance De Castro couldn't get to it.
06:28 They'll try to pull off a momentum against Ateneo.
06:33 Another loose ball for FEU.
06:35 Javelona will put a stop.
06:38 And it opened the doors for Gian Salarzon.
06:40 Another ace for the Blue Eagles.
06:44 Drop ball doesn't work.
06:50 Benny Martinez will go to Saavedra.
06:52 Ken Batas will get blocked.
06:57 Now the bench player needs this time a five point lead.
07:03 That is the pass that we've been looking for.
07:08 Salarzon was there for the dig.
07:11 They need a lot of efforts from their side to equalize this set number three against Ateneo.
07:20 High drop ball from Salarzon.
07:22 Easily picked up by FEU.
07:24 And JJ Javelona will get some help from the tip of the net.
07:28 ...has been doing throughout the season.
07:32 And for a middle blocker to be the number one spiker and one of the top scorers of the team, it shows a lot.
07:40 But right now...
07:42 Ateneo's movement is beautiful.
07:45 Look at the body language.
07:47 I think the key also for Ateneo is the reception.
07:50 31 excellent receptions already for Ateneo.
07:54 20 for FEU.
07:55 And that is why when it comes to offense...
07:57 ...the ball is not defended from the back because of the blockers.
08:01 So sometimes it's harder for the floor defenders because the ball is missing from the position where it's anticipated to go because of those block touches.
08:12 Speaking about block touches, that was a judgment call of FEU.
08:17 Jan Mangulabdan already has 15 excellent sets in this ballgame.
08:22 Same play for Benny Martinez and Saavedra.
08:25 Ateneo will keep that ball alive but will be forced to give a free one to the Tamaraus.
08:30 They go for that double quick play.
08:34 Batas will attack from the right side and...
08:39 ...he also got a block touch to deflate the ball and they countered it by Batas.
08:45 Those outputs are the same as the veterans but...
09:05 ...this time the tip shots working well for FEU also.
09:09 They are doing that all afternoon.
09:12 The second round because we don't have do-overs right now.
09:15 One win or one loss will dictate your future.
09:20 To really bring out those offensive weapons, those plays that they are still hiding because...
09:26 ...Ateneo has really done a good job reading them and on point on our job scoring off a solid single block.
09:33 Gopio actually went there but he did not go for the jump.
09:37 Faster reaction time we're seeing on the side of FEU.
09:45 Martin Mugawan with an ad-lib.
09:50 Compared to the upper rank team, they are moving better.
09:54 And the crucial thing is, maybe later on in the elems, you showed a good play.
10:00 That's the most crucial.
10:02 Right now, the current top four is NU, FEU, LaSalle and USD in that order.
10:09 If ever NU and USD will face each other as one in four.
10:15 Ateneo had a point earlier prior to that point but it was because of a crossing violation.
10:21 Prior to that, we also saw Delicana above the blockers.
10:25 What a talent and athleticism by...
10:29 ...a performance for Lyric Mendoza.
10:32 They need all the support that they can get also on the side of FEU.
10:35 To ease off the pressure of the shoulders of Drix Avedra.
10:41 Every time they commit that service error, FEU's confidence in Tamaraus increases.
10:47 Senor will push that ball.
10:57 Confusion on the side of Ateneo.
10:59 Cacao will set up Bugawan in the middle.
11:03 What they're doing right now over them.
11:06 Good rebound from FEU.
11:10 Another quick attack for Martin Bugawan.
11:13 Don't look now. This is the strongest rotation for FEU.
11:17 They have Bugawan, Avedra and Delicana.
11:21 The winner is consistent.
11:24 So far, the ratings are going for FEU.
11:27 They look very consistent but Paseno tried to break that consistency.
11:32 He had that pass.
11:35 His motion was backward.
11:38 Five-point deficit here in the tail end of set number four.
11:47 FEU looking good.
11:51 FEU but Ateneo also has a full front lineup.
11:54 Let's see if they get to convert.
11:56 Avedra with a solid block point.
12:00 Yet another five-center match.
12:02 Mir, you called it earlier.
12:04 A lot of five-center matches.
12:06 Juice and lack of first action in that last attempt.
12:16 You can hear the voice of concern here with coach Timisenta Tomas
12:20 because the three points of FEU have come off the unforced errors of Ateneo.
12:24 So Avedra will...
12:26 That's it when it comes to blockings.
12:29 He missed it. He'll go for that jump serve.
12:33 Javelona will punch it through.
12:36 And Javelona...
12:39 In the final four.
12:41 Gopio will score a quick one.
12:48 Really proved his worth for Ateneo and made Bugawan have a run for his money here.
12:57 Look at that. Back-to-back touches. De Castro saving it.
13:01 A horizontal challenge.
13:06 The defense of the libero in Bryce De Guzman.
13:08 It's five serving six.
13:14 Loose ball for FEU. Javelona will go off the hands of the blockers.
13:19 Goes to that jump serve.
13:22 To Larzon.
13:25 But now that he's in the back row, they're going to need more productions from the front row spikers.
13:34 Javelona continuing to explode for FEU.
13:41 He really is the silent operator for the yellow shirts.
13:46 To Larzon.
13:48 He'll attack from the back row.
13:50 We're just switching attack after attack.
13:53 Right now Ateneo only has two options in the front line.
13:57 It's Paseno and Daculan.
13:59 In the front line.
14:02 But you have two options in the back row.
14:06 You have Bugawan. You also have Avedra on the left side.
14:11 Right on cue, Martin Bugawan.
14:13 They are now at match point, 14-11.
14:17 Larzon will get blocked.
14:22 Ateneo will have another chance.
14:24 Oqueque this time from the right.
14:26 Still checked by the defenders of FEU.
14:28 Larzon blocked again.
14:30 De Castro will push it to the right wing.
14:33 A drop ball will force.
14:37 Will force FEU to commit that net infraction.
14:41 Almadro will go for that float serve.
14:44 And it's inside.
14:47 Oh!
14:48 And Martin Bugawan will get the win for the FEU.
14:54 Tamaraus!