South Cotabato stuns GenSan in double elimination round; moves to final rematch for SRAA 2025
South Cotabato’s bet, Rezwan S. Ponteno, a former star athlete in General Santos City who represents the SRAA 2024 conquered RC R. Miole from GenSan’s player via feint shots, smashes and drops in SRAA 2025 Championship first match double elimination, claiming 2-1 victory (18-21, 21-17, 21-14) held at General Santos City National Secondary School of Arts and Trades (GSCNSSAT) PTA Dome, earlier.
South Cotabato’s athlete, Ponteno, finished with 28 total kills — 13 smashes, eight feint shots, four dives and three drops, giving him an opportunity to fight in the SRAA 2025.
After this game, both teams will enter a twice to beat match, moving to the final round to show who will triumph in the SRAA 2025 Championship Game.
“Sad kay siya man akong kasabay magdula,” Ponteno expressed. “Gibutang nako sa isip nako na kung madaog or mapildi man ko, dula-dula ra gyud ni.”
Ponteno lifts the momentum using strong forehand smashes to catch up with Miole and snatch a 9-8 advantage in the second set.
Miole took the lead in the first set through his defense, allowing him to finish with a 21–18 score, his strong focus and steady control helped him keep the advantage until the end of the first set.
“Naa siyay pressure kay among home city ang akong gina-represent,” Miole stated. “Happy kay nakita nako akong dati na kasabay nga nadaog siya karon.”
Moreover, Ponteno did not give up, as he fought back, he showered a barrage of smashes that resulted to secure him in the match point, 21-16.
Meanwhile, Miole regained the momentum, he generated a forehand smash and showed a strong defense in the third set.
After the battle between the two players, they shared a close bond, as they were friends and former teammates back when Ponteno was still part of the GenSan team.
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