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00:00 As you mentioned, he suffered an injury but they were able to recruit a prized rookie in Jade Desquitado.
00:08 He has been holding up the fourth in that position but now,
00:11 Butz Budin is healthy, just in time because we're entering the final four.
00:16 NU needs all of their weapons if they do want to compete.
00:20 They really try to put force on their serves so they can contribute in that department.
00:26 That's why Retamar is number 41 in terms of scoring in the league.
00:30 And there's Butz Budin on his return in the starting line-up.
00:34 As Nico Almendras serves, it's now 2-1 in favor of NU.
00:38 Back set, JJ Javinona, that's dug up by Sumagi.
00:42 And it's Speng Taguibolo scoring once more.
00:44 Bugawan, the younger Bugawan.
00:48 Nico Almendras, NU's leading scorer, number 6 in the league, 198 coming into this matchup.
00:55 Leguzman receives, back row, that's Andre Delicana.
00:59 Ball put up by Almendras.
01:01 Butz Budin, cross court, yes sir.
01:03 Serving seven, Saavedra, who has worked on his serve in the offseason, that's a good one.
01:09 Retamar, back sets, that went far.
01:11 Ball up, chase for Selajes.
01:14 Ooh, now there's a footfall challenge outside Spiker in UAP Season 85.
01:20 Working alongside Finals MVP, Rodson Duot.
01:24 Nice block, coverage present.
01:26 Almendras being creative, as per usual.
01:29 Not the variety of one, Nico Almendras.
01:31 Trying to keep it close, the biggest lead was four.
01:34 Kakau, full front line.
01:36 Ball up by Butz.
01:38 Owa, back set to Nico, blocked, coverage present.
01:42 And it's Leo Ringo, who will now score.
01:46 You can jump, but you can't cross your hand over the net.
01:52 That will be an illegal block or an illegal attack called on your team.
01:57 In this game, alongside a double sub, we shall continue.
02:02 Ooh, miscue for NU.
02:05 Chance ball, Benny Martinez.
02:07 Nadera, has the usual connection, no point.
02:10 Counter, Nico Almendras is blocked.
02:13 Great defense pattern set up by FDU.
02:18 They did give out a free ball to NU, but they had to score off the defensive touch.
02:25 A chance to tie.
02:28 Finally, they're over the hump.
02:30 Retamar, Butz with in, another block for FDU.
02:35 Just like that, we are tied at 17.
02:39 Sending that ball safely in.
02:42 Retamar pushes to the open, Nico Almendras, dugout.
02:47 Yes, the brilliance of Coach Ed as now they try to give us another deadlock.
02:53 Service, inside for Lirik Mendoza.
02:56 This is what usually everyone waits for.
03:01 Both teams nearing the 20-point mark.
03:04 The FDU automatically gets the points.
03:07 First lead now for Far Eastern University.
03:10 Back set to Ringo, a lot of power.
03:12 Dug back, a good chance for NU. Back row again.
03:16 Ooh, the effort was there, but not enough for FDU.
03:19 21 serving 20 in set number 1.
03:23 That goes in, Butz, Owa, Nico, blocked again.
03:28 Coverage present.
03:29 Almendras, there's the variety.
03:32 Nico Almendras again with his creativity.
03:37 Signature NU, you can see it in the replay, it was just a tight block.
03:43 Ooh, what a play by FDU.
03:46 That was a slide by JJ Habenoda.
03:49 That slide attack wasn't surprising.
03:51 Okay, we shall continue.
03:54 22 all, Butz Budin off the block.
04:00 Velostrino, a backup setter, setting it in from the middle.
04:05 Bugawan did not prevail.
04:07 And NU saw it coming as they registered another kill block here in set number 1.
04:13 This time it was Choi Vielle.
04:16 Velostrino serving for the set.
04:19 Inside, misreceive, and that's an ace in set number 1.
04:24 After being on the losing end of the unforced error side, serving for an ace to back set number 1.
04:33 That was the perfect trajectory by Clarence Velostrino.
04:38 They still need to wait for the game on Saturday.
04:41 Either way, it will be LaSalle going up against NU in the final four.
04:49 And FDU versus UST as Butz Budin gets another point.
04:54 There's Butz.
04:58 You can imagine that he would be the target as now, Arringo will score off the block.
05:03 You're just relaxing, enjoying the heat.
05:07 We're also enjoying how intense it is inside the Araneta Coliseum.
05:12 Niel Flores is even waving his hand here.
05:19 Nicer over-receive, Regalo for Nico Almedras.
05:24 After all, this is a long way to go for these two in round number 2.
05:31 Balled up by Butz Budin.
05:33 Owa, Nico.
05:35 There's the retribution from him.
05:37 7-4 in set number 2, so the run is 6-1.
05:45 Butz receives, Owa backsets, Arringo, that drops.
05:49 9-11, Ariel Cacao, six excellent sets for him.
05:55 Butz receives, one-handed set, balled up by Selahes, that went back to NU.
06:00 An easy ball for Leo Arringo.
06:02 Service in, Sumagi receives, backset by Owa, Arringo, touch or not.
06:09 Yes sir.
06:12 This is one point away from matching NU's biggest lead in the set.
06:16 Taguibolo, service in, Bryce had to chase that ball, and it's Saavedra who will respond.
06:21 Six has five.
06:26 Choi Diao, hammer time.
06:29 Clean, a quick attack there.
06:32 Well, we did say that Bukaba is still feeling under the weather.
06:36 Esquitado, he's back to his original position, with Butz Budin's return as Saavedra.
06:42 That's his original position, attacking from the right pin.
06:45 15-15, Saavedra.
06:47 A lot more efficient with his serves this season.
06:50 Regalo, Budin with a good read.
06:53 He gets it back, Butz against three blockers.
06:56 Cacao pushes onto Andre, again it's blocked by NU.
07:03 16 serving 14, Butz Budin.
07:06 Oh, what a serve, regalo!
07:10 That was too easy for Joshua Retamar.
07:13 And sometimes it backfires, but we shall proceed.
07:18 Seven points for Delicana, backset, Arringo.
07:21 Not much power there, oh, regalo na naman, there's an overdig.
07:25 20 serving 17, Almendra sending it in.
07:30 Cacao backsets, Javelona is blocked by Budin.
07:33 Coverage present.
07:34 JJ again, down the line, inside.
07:37 Service inside, Cacao, bit tight for Saavedra.
07:47 He used his right hand, and here's the counter.
07:50 Butz Budin! Ball returned.
07:53 Good chance for NU, Budin again.
07:56 Ball up, Cacao, back row.
07:59 JJ Javelona puts it away.
08:02 The delight.
08:04 Martin Teng Bugawan.
08:07 Inside, Almendras receives.
08:10 Choi Diaw couldn't score.
08:12 Bugawan will give it up, oh!
08:15 Again, it was an overpass.
08:18 Overset this time.
08:20 22 to 19, Leo Arringo.
08:24 Serving it in, ball up by Bryce.
08:27 This is a big point, there you go, FEU response.
08:30 Remember that he is a southpaw, so they have to adjust a little bit, maybe one sidestep,
08:38 so that you can get a good touch, or a good rebound.
08:41 But Budz Budin, just flying high from the left side.
08:45 Section of FEU.
08:48 Oh, a service ace for Budz Budin.
08:54 That was Budz's first service ace in this match, 24 to 20.
08:59 Better receive, Saavedra approaches, quite low.
09:03 FEU recovering, back row for JJ.
09:06 Dug up by Sumagi, with some animation.
09:09 And it's Arringo who couldn't score.
09:12 Derek Mendoza, shutting down Leo Arringo.
09:15 Talisayan has to continue serving if FEU wants a chance here in set 2.
09:22 Almendras, there you go, the usual guy who will end it all for National University.
09:27 Joshua Retamar, he's been challenged at the service line, with a couple of service errors,
09:34 a total of 3 so far, that went in.
09:37 FEU had a good counter on their first attack.
09:40 3 might just go all the way.
09:42 We all know what momentum brings for a single team in the UAP.
09:48 Javelona, nice drop. Was it a violation?
09:53 Now when you say, "Masyadong matagal sa kamay ng attacker,"
09:57 is it relative to the first referee, or meron bang ruling talaga yan na ganito kabilis lang?
10:03 I think there is a specific time frame. I'm not just sure paano yung actual point.
10:11 Taguibolo setting it in, misreceived. Martinez had to chase it.
10:16 Javelona against 3 blockers will prevail.
10:19 9 points for JJ, the most efficient attacker in the eyes of Niel Flores for FEU.
10:26 Retamar on to Choi Diao, that drops.
10:29 Taguibolo and Diao combine for 10 points already in this game.
10:35 Ball up by Bryce, back row push by Delicana, dug up by Arringo, and it's Choi Diao again.
10:41 ...training sessions, and I would understand that because Coach Dante, apparently,
10:46 back in Adamson University, was a mechanical engineering student,
10:50 so he would know how hard it is to balance volleyball with his studies.
10:54 ...academics with the sport, about time management talaga.
11:00 Mukha naman nagagawa nila. They've been here for a couple of years already,
11:04 5 years pa nga in the UAAP. Yung iba out on the defensive end
11:09 because their blocking has been loose here in set number 3.
11:13 Back row, Javelona continuing to score to the final 4.
11:20 Martinez back sets, Saavedra, good return by Oa.
11:26 One more for FEU, Jelor Talisayan.
11:36 Joshua Retamar, service ace number 1.
11:39 He's been trying his best.
11:42 It also goes to the left. Now it's an absolute float.
11:47 Ooh, Jelor Talisayan coming alive.
11:53 Inside, Retamar on 2, Taguibolo's good coverage by Oa.
12:03 Martinez, now it's Bugawan. It's been a while since he scored.
12:08 Push to the back, counter for FEU, Javelona, quite hard.
12:13 One more, then Bugawan.
12:17 Bugawan currently has 4 points to his name.
12:22 Retamar pushes, that's Arringo, blocked.
12:26 Now it's the other side, Nico Almendras will score.
12:31 11 serving 12.
12:34 Retamar, good in, pabawit, not yet.
12:39 Talisayan to Javelona, and that's a check ball.
12:44 13-all.
12:50 Bengt Taguibolos, Talisayan got the receive, and it's Saavedra
12:55 setting it on to Oa Retamar.
12:58 Leo Arringo, met by blockers.
13:01 Deguzman, that's Saavedra giving up a free ball.
13:05 Counter, drop, and that's off the block.
13:09 Scorers with 11 markers, he's the only player in double digits.
13:13 To make it 12, yes that was in.
13:17 He hasn't tallied service errors so far.
13:22 And that is an ace!
13:25 So that was service ace number one for Drix Saavedra.
13:29 He has 8 points, another good serve.
13:32 Retamar pushing it to Buds, dug back, and straight out
13:37 for Bryce Deguzman.
13:40 Inside, Bryce receives, Benny pushes, Javelona scores again.
13:50 Buds with in, signature jump serve.
13:53 Tough receive for Bryce, Benny back sets.
13:56 Not the best of executions.
13:59 Now it's Almendras to Joshua Retamar, that could have been a highlight,
14:02 and it will be!
14:05 When he attacks, right? And that's a good way to avoid the ball.
14:10 As now Mendoza scores for FVU, a badly needed point.
14:19 Ball up by Sumagi, Retamar, a ring goal with a cross!
14:23 Such a fast hit.
14:27 Full front line for Benny Martinez, 20-18, Nico Almendras!
14:32 Pugawan sending it in, Retamar, that's Buds with in, and it drops!
14:42 Four set points for National University, that's four match points as well.
14:48 24-20.
14:50 Inside, Javelona receives, that's a block to end it all in signature NU fashion.