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Choco Mucho Stages Remarkable Comeback To Secure Victory Over Suwon City At 2023 VTV Cup
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In an electrifying showdown at the 2023 VTV Cup held at Lao Cai Gymnasium on Wednesday (August 23,2023) evening, Choco Mucho engineered a spectacular turnaround, battling back from a daunting 0-2 deficit to clinch victory over Suwon City in a gripping five-set match. The final scores stood at 16-25, 22-25, 25-19, 25-17, and 15-11, leaving spectators in awe of The Flying Titans' tenacity and skill on the court.
Despite a challenging start, the Filipina squad secured the third seed position in the preliminary round, boasting an impressive 3-2 record. Even before the match began, their playoff berth had been assured following Kansai University of Social Welfare's defeat against Vietnam 1 on the previous day.
The pivotal moments of the match were etched in the tense decider tied at 9-all, when Yuni Choi's attack veered wide. Seizing the opportunity, Sisi Rondina emerged as a standout player, delivering crucial points with a stunning cross-court hit and a powerful block. This flurry of action propelled Choco Mucho to a 12-9 advantage.
Yuni Choi, eager to redeem herself, responded with a scoring block, momentarily narrowing the gap. However, a net violation by Yu-Li Jeong and another unfortunate error from Suwon's side handed the Rebisco-backed squad a precious match point. A valiant block from Young-In Yoon salvaged a point for Suwon, but Rondina swiftly sealed the set with an authoritative block, securing Choco Mucho's triumphant comeback.
The first two sets had seen Choco Mucho grappling to find their footing, as Suwon City capitalized on their momentum. In the opening set, the Filipina team remained competitive until the Koreans surged ahead, establishing a formidable 21-13 lead thanks to the combined efforts of Yeon-Jae Lee, Hyun-Ji Kim, and Do-Ah Kim. Struggling to recover, Choco Mucho found themselves trailing 0-1 in sets.
The second set witnessed a determined fightback from The Flying Titans, who managed to narrow the score to 22-23 with Rondina's thunderous hits. Yet, Suwon held their ground and clinched the set, taking a commanding 2-0 lead in the match.
Undeterred, Choco Mucho showcased unwavering resilience in the third set, surging ahead with a slim 17-15 advantage. Rondina emerged as a driving force, spearheading a 5-1 surge that left the Korean team trailing at 16-22. With steadfast contributions from Deanna Wong and Cherry Nunag, Choco Mucho secured their first set victory, breathing new life into their pursuit of victory.
The intensity escalated in the fourth set as The Flying Titans established an impressive 23-15 lead over Suwon City, edging closer to forcing a decisive fifth set. With crucial plays from Nunag, including a well-timed quick hit, and Des Cheng's instrumental contributions, Choco Mucho secured the fourth set.
Despite a challenging start, the Filipina squad secured the third seed position in the preliminary round, boasting an impressive 3-2 record. Even before the match began, their playoff berth had been assured following Kansai University of Social Welfare's defeat against Vietnam 1 on the previous day.
The pivotal moments of the match were etched in the tense decider tied at 9-all, when Yuni Choi's attack veered wide. Seizing the opportunity, Sisi Rondina emerged as a standout player, delivering crucial points with a stunning cross-court hit and a powerful block. This flurry of action propelled Choco Mucho to a 12-9 advantage.
Yuni Choi, eager to redeem herself, responded with a scoring block, momentarily narrowing the gap. However, a net violation by Yu-Li Jeong and another unfortunate error from Suwon's side handed the Rebisco-backed squad a precious match point. A valiant block from Young-In Yoon salvaged a point for Suwon, but Rondina swiftly sealed the set with an authoritative block, securing Choco Mucho's triumphant comeback.
The first two sets had seen Choco Mucho grappling to find their footing, as Suwon City capitalized on their momentum. In the opening set, the Filipina team remained competitive until the Koreans surged ahead, establishing a formidable 21-13 lead thanks to the combined efforts of Yeon-Jae Lee, Hyun-Ji Kim, and Do-Ah Kim. Struggling to recover, Choco Mucho found themselves trailing 0-1 in sets.
The second set witnessed a determined fightback from The Flying Titans, who managed to narrow the score to 22-23 with Rondina's thunderous hits. Yet, Suwon held their ground and clinched the set, taking a commanding 2-0 lead in the match.
Undeterred, Choco Mucho showcased unwavering resilience in the third set, surging ahead with a slim 17-15 advantage. Rondina emerged as a driving force, spearheading a 5-1 surge that left the Korean team trailing at 16-22. With steadfast contributions from Deanna Wong and Cherry Nunag, Choco Mucho secured their first set victory, breathing new life into their pursuit of victory.
The intensity escalated in the fourth set as The Flying Titans established an impressive 23-15 lead over Suwon City, edging closer to forcing a decisive fifth set. With crucial plays from Nunag, including a well-timed quick hit, and Des Cheng's instrumental contributions, Choco Mucho secured the fourth set.
Aug 24, 2023
