Volley Angels force rubber

MANILA, Philippines — Biñan Tatak Gel 1-Pacman party-list stunned second-ranked Bacoor, 25-18, 25-18, 25-16, in a big road win to force a deciding Game 2 in their Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association (MPVA) semifinals showdown Monday night at the Bacoor Strike Gym in Cavite.

Not even a homecourt disadvantage could stop the third-ranked Volley Angels from scoring a straight-sets win after getting blanked by the twice-to-beat and No. 2 seed Strikers in two meetings in the elimination rounds.

Biñan hosts Bacoor in a knockout setto tomorrow at the Alonte Sports Arena. The winner meets No. 1 seed Quezon Tangerines in the best-of-three title series.