Biñan Tatak Gel 1-Pacman Partylist No.3 Volley Angels will face a tough test against Quezon in the MPVA championship finals. –FILE PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines — It will be like David versus Goliath in the 2024 Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association (MPVA) finals as underdog team Biñan will take on top-seeded Quezon in a best-of-three championship series.
Biñan Tatak Gel 1-Pacman Partylist achieved the unthinkable and eliminated the Bacoor team, which had a two-game lead, with sets of 25-21, 26-24, 25-21, in just 86 minutes in their semi-final tiebreaker match Wednesday night at the Alonte Sports Arena in Laguna.
Riding the wave of their Game 1 sweep, the third-seeded Volley Angels won the games that mattered most against the Strikers, who had beaten them in the knockout stage.
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Erika Jin Deloria once again stood out for Biñan with 16 points, including 15 attacks and a service winner, replicating her performance as top scorer in their 25-18, 25-18, 25-16 victory in Game 1.
Shane Carmona and May Ann Nuique also stood out with 11 points each for the Volley Angels, who avenged their defeat by 19-25, 23-25, 20-25 and 25-20, 22-25, 16-25, 25-21, 3-15 in the knockout phase.
Deloria led Biñan’s comeback from a score of 13-16, standing out with an attack that closed the set to take a 2-0 lead.
READ: MPVA: Bacoor escapes from Biñan to open the second round
Carmona and Nuique teamed up to put the finishing touches on the third set. Irene Zenneth Perolino and Jen Kylene Villegas added seven and five points, respectively.
Game 1 of the MPVA finals, founded by former senator and MPBL president Manny Pacquiao and hosted by the Volleyball Masters of the Philippines, will be held on Monday at the Alonte Sports Arena in Biñan.
Games 2 and 3 will be hosted by the Quezon Tangerines, led by stars Rhea Densing and Mycah Go, at the Quezon Convention Center in Lucena and the South Quezon Convention Center in Gumaca, respectively.
Bacoor, the inaugural MPVA champion without the home-away format, will play for the bronze medal against fourth-seeded Rizal.
Just like in Game 1, Cyrille Joie Alemeniana was the only double-digit scorer with 15 points for Bacoor.
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## World Today News: MPVA Finals Interview
**Host:** Welcome to World Today News, where we delve deeper into the biggest stories making headlines. Today, we’re discussing the thrilling MPVA semi-final upset and the upcoming championship finals. Joining us are two esteemed guests: [Guest 1 Name], former MPVA coach and analyst, and [Guest 2 Name], sports journalist specializing in volleyball.
**Section 1: The Underdog Triumph**
**Host:** [Guest 1], Biñan Tatak Gel pulled off a stunning victory against the heavily favored Bacoor team. What were the key factors that contributed to their success?
**Guest 1:**
**Host:** [Guest 2], Biñan had previously lost to Bacoor in the knockout stage. How did they manage to turn the tables so dramatically?
**Guest 2:**
**Host:** Erika Jin Deloria was phenomenal for Biñan, consistently delivering powerful performances. Do you see her emerging as a major star in the MPVA?
**Guest 2:**
**Section 2: The Final Showdown**
**Host:** [Guest 1], Quezon, the top-seeded team, awaits Biñan in the finals. How do you anticipate this David-versus-Goliath matchup playing out?
**Guest 1:**
**Host:** [Guest 2], Quezon boasts a formidable duo in Rhea Densing and Mycah Go. How can Biñan neutralize their potent attacks?
**Guest 2:**
**Host:** Biñan will have home court advantage for Game 1. How significant do you think this factor will be in the series?
**Guest 1:**
**Section 3: MPVA’s Growing Impact**
**Host:** [Guest 2], The MPVA is relatively new, but it’s gained considerable traction. What do you see as the future for this league?
**Guest 2:**
**Host:** [Guest 1], How can the MPVA continue to attract and develop young talent in the Philippines?
**Guest 1:**
**Host:** Before we conclude, any final predictions or thoughts on this exciting finale?
**(Both Guests Provide Their Predictions/Closing Remarks)**
**Host:** Thank you both for sharing your insightful perspectives. This MPVA final is shaping up to be a true nail-biter. Stay tuned to World Today News for continued coverage of this thrilling series.
