Cignal HD Spikers’ Jau Umandal through the Spikers’ Turf Open Convention Finals. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.internet
MANILA, Philippines — Jau Umandal is ready for his clearance to affix the Cignal HD Spikers’ title celebration after lacking the successful moments of their championship-clinching win over Criss Cross within the 2024 Spikers’ Turf Open Convention Finals on Friday at Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
When the rating was tied at 17-all within the third set, Umandal tried a backrow assault however his head unintentionally hit the elbow of Criss Cross star Jude Garcia when he landed.
Umandal held on to his head and went to lie down. He was then stretchered off the court docket with Bryan Bagunas telling him to remain aware and promising to get the job accomplished.
The HD Spikers, led by Bagunas, accomplished their sweep of Criss Cross with a 25-23, 27-25, 25-21 win in Recreation 2.
Jau Umandal stretchered off the court docket after unintentionally colliding with Criss Cross gamers.
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The match’s Finest Outdoors Hitter was rushed to the Adventist Medical Heart Manila. Cignal workforce supervisor Juanito Gregorio stated Umandal is doing effective.
“Aware si Jau, he’s responding to the nurse’s questions. We’re ready for clearance so he can come again right here and have a good time with us,” stated Gregorio.
Cignal coach Dexter Clamor provided their win for Umandal, who scored 18 factors earlier than his unlucky damage.
Cignal HD Spikers’ Jau Umandal on the ground getting therapy after hitting his head through the Spikers’ Turf Open Convention Finals Recreation 2. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.internet
“Kanina sinasabi namin, pagtrabahuhan natin para kay Jau. So malaking increase din sa kanila ‘yun. Ginawa nila yung finest nila, medyo nakakalungkot na nag-champion kami tapos meron kaming isang kasama na medyo hindi namin alam kung ano yung sitwasyon niya. Hopefully, maging okay siya and makasama namin siya mag-celebrate,” Clamor stated.
Bagunas, who emerged as Finals MVP with 22 factors, urged his teammates to finish their title win for Umandal after he led the workforce all through the convention.
“Sabi ko sa mga teammates ko, nilaban ni Jau kaya kailangan namin ilaban kasi siya, nandoon yung puso niya para manalo sa finals na ‘to, so why not kami, susuko na lang ba kami? Sinabi ko sa teammates ko na kailangan natin ilaban para kay Jau,” Bagunas stated. “
“Pinapaalahanan ko siya na kami na yung bahala kasi siyempre ‘ung well being pa rin niya yung importante. Siyempre yung recreation nandiyan lang yan kaya naman namin gawin yung nawala, so sabi ko sa kaniya magpagaling siya kami na bahala dito sa Finals.”
