The F2 Logistics Cargo Movers advanced to the semifinals of the 2018 Chooks-to-Go PSL Invitational Conference after notching a four-set victory over the Sta. Lucia Lady Realtors, 25-16, 20-25, 25-17, 25-16, Tuesday at the Imus Sports Center.
No amount of rainfall could stop the Cargo Movers from heating up in front of Caviteño fans. They will clash with defending champion Cignal, which boasts of an undefeated 4-0 slate in the tournament, in a knockout semis showdown on Saturday.
Kianna Dy unleashed 12 kills, two blocks, and two aces for 16 points along with 16 digs in the crucial win. Team captain Cha Cruz-Behag registered 12 markers and 11 receptions, while Aby Maraño and Majoy Baron finished with 11 points apiece.
F2 Logistics waxed hot from the service zone, firing 16 aces against only six by Sta. Lucia. Equipped with loaded serves combined with solid net defense, the Cargo Movers recovered from a second-period setback to secure a Final Four berth.
The Lady Realtors were relegated to the classification for 5th-6th place against the loser of Thursday's quarterfinal match between Generika-Ayala and Smart.
MJ Phillips poured in 15 points, while Souzan Raslan added 13 in the loss.
Meanwhile, the UP-UAI Lady Fighting Maroons notched a breakthrough win in the PSL after dominating the Cocolife Asset Managers in the fourth set on their way to a 23-25, 25-20, 25-16, 25-13 triumph.
Isa Molde powered UP-UAI with 17 points built on 14 spikes, two aces, and a block. Skipper Ayel Estrañero was all over the floor, tallying 35 excellent sets and 16 digs on top of seven markers. Marian Buitre also showed up with ten points.
The young Lady Fighting Maroons took full control of the fourth period, surging to 21-8 before Molde capped off their maiden win with a kill.
No player scored in double-digits for the Asset Managers as Justine Tiu and Cecilia Bangad were limited to six points each.
UP-UAI will face Foton, which won over UE-Cherrylume by default earlier, in a battle for seventh place on Thursday.
The Iron Lady Warriors failed to make it to the venue due to inclement weather. They will figure in a duel for 9th place against Cocolife.