Choco Mucho regains form for second win after five-set thriller against Galeries Towers

Momentum had been hard to find for the Choco Mucho Flying Titans in recent outings, but on Thursday night, persistence finally paid off.

With composure tested and energy stretched across five sets, Choco Mucho battled its way to a dramatic 26-24, 20-25, 22-25, 25-13, 15-12 victory over the Galeries Tower Highrisers in the Premier Volleyball League 2026 All-Filipino Conference at the FilOil EcoOil Centre.

Rather than a smooth breakthrough, the win came through tension-filled stretches and shifting momentum—exactly the kind of response the Flying Titans needed after dropping three straight matches.

The turning point began in the deciding set, when Choco Mucho found itself trailing 5-8. Instead of forcing plays, the Flying Titans leaned on controlled execution and defensive discipline to chip away at the deficit. A quick scoring burst flipped the pressure to Galeries Tower, and from there, the match slowly tilted in Choco Mucho’s favor.

The contest ended in an unusual fashion, as a net touch violation on Gayle Pascual during a live rally handed the final point—and the long-awaited relief—to the Flying Titans.

The victory also marked the return of Eya Laure, whose presence stabilized the team’s offensive rhythm after missing two matches due to a minor leg injury. Laure finished with 18 points and seven receptions, gradually building her impact after a quiet start.

“Lagi ko namang sinasabi kina ate [Sisi] kanina na pinaghirapan na naming makaabot ng fifth set so trabahuin na namin at i-keep namin ‘yung hustle na magtulungan sa isa’t isa,” said Laure.

Choco Mucho initially looked in control early behind the clutch plays of team captain Des Cheng, who delivered timely attacks and service pressure in the opening frame. But Galeries Tower refused to fade, countering with improved floor defense and transition scoring in the next two sets.

Erika Deloria and Jean Asis powered the Highrisers’ mid-match surge, exploiting scoring gaps to seize a two-sets-to-one advantage.

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What a battle! The Choco Mucho Flying Titans come from behind with a five-set win over the Galeries Tower Highrisers.

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Facing another potential setback, the Flying Titans responded with their most dominant stretch of the match in the fourth set. Anchored by sharper passing and faster offensive tempo, Choco Mucho unleashed a massive run that forced a decider and completely reset the match’s energy.

In the fifth set, the Flying Titans leaned on their veteran core. Sisi Rondina delivered an all-around performance with 18 points, 13 digs, and 11 receptions, while Lorraine Pecaña provided crucial scoring balance with 15 points highlighted by strong net defense and service pressure. Additional support came from Dindin Santiago-Manabat and Kat Tolentino as Choco Mucho maintained control late.

Costly service errors from the Deloria-Asis combination ultimately opened the door for the Flying Titans to close out the match.

With the result, both teams now sit at 2-3 in the standings—still searching for consistency, but for Choco Mucho, finally rediscovering belief after a hard-earned escape.

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