LADY WARRIORS, JET SPIKERS SHAKEYS V-L DUEL ON

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1. BOTH first-time finalists, Philippine Air Force and Pocari Sweat dont know what
to expect when the Shakeys V-League Season 13 Open Conference
championship series fires off this Wednesday.
2. So the top two seeds, both bannered by veteran spikers, intend to just stick to
what works for them.
3. Although it could mean getting off to a slow start again for the Lady Warriors,
Pocari star Michele Gumabao would rather see the positive in this team trait.
4. At least we know we can perform under pressure, Gumabao said of the Lady
Warriors come-from-behind wins.
5. Game 1 of the best-of-three title showdown is set at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday at
Philsports Arena in Pasig City
6. Aside from Gumabao, the Lady Warriors have leaned on Myla Pablo and Elaine
Kasilag to gain a shot at the crown right on their maiden run.
7. The No. 1 Jet Spikers also reached the Finals for the first time. Their best finish
so far was fourth in 2014.
8. I think our experience will be a big factor, said Air Force coach Jasper Jimenez,
whos banking on Judy Caballejo, May Ann Pantino and Joy Cases.
9. Riding on their solid elimination run, the Jet Spikers completed a 2-0 semifinal
sweep of Team Laoag to clinch the first championship berth over a week ago.
10. But the Lady Warriors, pushed to the limit yet again, had to go through the
wringer against Bali Pure where they rose from a 0-1 series deficit in the Final
Four.
11. I think our slow start is our trademark, said Pocari coach Rommel Abella. Good
thing is we always get to come back.

12. The Lady Warriors, of course, know they cant just rely on end-game poise
against the Jet Spikers, who dealt their lone loss in the elimination, 20-25, 25-17,
25-22, 25-15.
13. Were in the Finals because of teamwork and trust in each other, said Pablo.

Final: France faces Canada

NICOLAS Batum finally suited up for France last night, but the French earned one last shot at
an Olympic berth riding the shoulders of players of less stature.
France broke away in the fourth quarter with Batum and Tony Parker on the bench, sealing a
much-anticipated title clash with Canada in the Manila Olympic Qualifying after seeing off
Turkey, 75-63, in their half of the Final Four at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay.
Thomas Huertel shone at the point in the most crucial stretch of the game yet again, firing 12
points in the fourth period that kept the NBA superstar Parker on the bench as France followed
Canada to the title match.

With Corey Joseph shooting 20 points and the Canadians imposing their will inside, Canada
also got within a win of heading to the Rio Olympics after discarding New Zealand, 78-72, in the
first game, to also remain undefeated like the French.
The title match is set at 9 p.m. today also at MOA Arena.
Nando de Colo was another man who shone for the French, together with Joffrey Lauvergne,
the 6-foot-11 big man suffered a busted eyebrow early but had nine crucial points in the third.
But it was Huertel who owned the Turks in the fourth period, shooting seven straight points in
one stretch that had France scooting to a 64-46 lead Turkey never came close to overhauling.
Batum started out and played 21 minutes. He finished with just three points, two assists and two
steals but highlighted his night by taking on Ali Muhammed on the other end and limiting the
explosive Turkish guard to four first half points.
It was the third straight win for the Canadians as they played to their full potential to complete
half of the anticipated title game against France and its NBA talent-laden team.
New Zealand thus joined Gilas Pilipinas and Senegal in watching the rest of this tournament on
the sidelines, having lost for the second consecutive game despite getting another mammoth
game from Corey Webster.
New Zealand played a tough game, Canada coach Jay Triano told reporters later. We didnt
shoot the way we are capable of, but we made some tough shots out there today.
Webster finished with 21 points but was forced into committing a crucial error in the stretch that
helped doom the Tall Blacks.
Ejim finished with 13 points like Tristan Thompson, who completed a double-double with 10
rebounds.

New Zealand found it difficult holding its own underneath after Isaac Fotu, its 6-foot-11 center,
sprained his left ankle in the first quarter. Fotu, who was a big factor when the Kiwis ousted the
Filipinos on Wednesday night, never returned after just eight minutes of action.

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ARRANGE THE EVENTS OF THE GIVEN SPORTS NEWS ARTICLE.

1. Game 1 of the best-of-three title showdown is set at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday at

Philsports Arena in Pasig City
2. Although it could mean getting off to a slow start again for the Lady Warriors,
Pocari star Michele Gumabao would rather see the positive in this team trait.
3. At least we know we can perform under pressure, Gumabao said of the Lady
Warriors come-from-behind wins.
4. BOTH first-time finalists, Philippine Air Force and Pocari Sweat dont know what
to expect when the Shakeys V-League Season 13 Open Conference
championship series fires off this Wednesday.
5. The Lady Warriors, of course, know they cant just rely on end-game poise
against the Jet Spikers, who dealt their lone loss in the elimination, 20-25, 25-17,
25-22, 25-15.
6. Were in the Finals because of teamwork and trust in each other, said Pablo.

7. But the Lady Warriors, pushed to the limit yet again, had to go through the
wringer against Bali Pure where they rose from a 0-1 series deficit in the Final
Four.
8. I think our slow start is our trademark, said Pocari coach Rommel Abella. Good
thing is we always get to come back.
9. So the top two seeds, both bannered by veteran spikers, intend to just stick to
what works for them.
10. I think our experience will be a big factor, said Air Force coach Jasper Jimenez,
whos banking on Judy Caballejo, May Ann Pantino and Joy Cases.
11. Riding on their solid elimination run, the Jet Spikers completed a 2-0 semifinal
sweep of Team Laoag to clinch the first championship berth over a week ago.
12. Aside from Gumabao, the Lady Warriors have leaned on Myla Pablo and Elaine
Kasilag to gain a shot at the crown right on their maiden run.

Shakeys V-League Open Conference Season 10 Finals

Smart Maynilad and Philippine Army
3-2 (27-25, 23-25, 20-25, 13-25 16-18)
Smart Maynilad won the Finals, first on the league
Philippine Army-Defending Champions
Smart Maynilad: Alyssa Valdez-30 points
Philippine Army-Rachel Daquis-35 points (career high)
July 4, 2016
San Juan Arena
2500 spectators
Smart Maynilad Coach Roger Gorayeb
Philippine Army Coach George Pascua

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