PVL: Akari's Lacsina laments lack of in-game adjustments in loss to Creamline

Akari's Ivy Lacsina in action. PVL Media Bureau

MANILA, Philippines – Akari star hitter Ivy Lacsina admitted Tuesday that they lacked the adjustments needed in-game as they absorbed an 18-25, 19-25, 19-25 defeat at the hands of Creamline in the 2024-25 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference Semifinals.

The Chargers dropped to 1-1 in the semifinals, failing to sustain the momentum after escaping Choco Mucho last Saturday.

Lacsina said the team had "an off game" as she acknowledged that Creamline is still the team to beat in the league.

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"Hindi naman po namin itatanggi talaga kasi Creamline pa rin 'yan eh. Kumbaga, number one team talaga po sila sa PVL. So, hindi naman po sa nadala po kami pero medyo off lang din po talaga halos lahat kanina," Lacsina said.

"Ayun nga po, beterano din po 'yung kalaban po namin. Siguro, nagkulang po kami sa mga in-game adjustment po," she added.

Lacsina said they talked about the loss in a calm manner.

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They will meet again to lay out plans and train again for their next match, said Lacsina.

"Kanina medyo kalmadong usap pa lang po talaga 'yung ginawa namin para ma-relax muna po 'yung team. And then, usap po kami ulit and then training. 'Yun lang naman po palagi namin gagawin and balik po kami ulit sa drawing board."

The Chargers still have a chance to reach the Finals, although they must overcome Petro Gazz on Thursday.

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