Defending champions F2 Logistics Cargo Movers scored a decisive semifinal win over the revitalized Cignal HD Spikers, while 2015 titlists Petron Blaze Spikers disposed the elimination rounds topnotchers Foton Tornadoes to set-up an exciting best-of-three finals series.
The main strengths of each finalists are the focal points that will bring excitement to the PSL fans who will watching this spectacle. Petron is stacked with strong hitters that can pile up the points. With veteran Aiza Maizo-Pontillas leading a young pack that includes Ces Molina, Sisi Rondina, Bernadeth Pons and Toni Basas, the Blaze Spikers appear to be an odds-on favorite. With their middle ably powered by Mika Reyes, Remy Palma and Riri Meneses, Petron looks ready to attack the opposition with all guns ablaze.
An established defense is the weapon of choice of F2 Logistics. Foremost in this vaunted line is the solid floor handling of PSL AFC 2016 MVP Dawn Macandili. The dreaded Green Wall of Taft is always an effective destabilizer of strong hits and in this rotation, Aby Maraño leads an equally-motivated block specialists that include Majoy Baron, Kim Dy, Desiree Cheng and even Ara Galang.
The key to winning the championship is how well a team can adopt the opponent's strength and use it. Petron's defense must need to step-up. Their liberos, specially Bang Pineda, must work harder so that Pons and Rondina need not to put so much effort in the backline and have more energy attacking in front. On the other hand, F2 Logistics must elevate their offense. Ara Galang is almost back-to-form and Baron, Dy and Cheng all must be bound to gear-up their hits to convert them into points.
At this point, fans may never tell who will surely win this Championship series. One thing definite, though. Philippine SuperLiga fans will have an outstanding time watching this amazing match-up. That is already victory in itself.
