Calicut Heroes knocked out Chennai Blitz with a 13-15, 15-8, 15-14, 15-13, 8-15 win within the second season of the Prime Volleyball League on the Regional Sports activities Centre, Kochi on Friday. Jerome Vinith was named the Participant of the Match for his strong efficiency.
Each Calicut and Chennai bought off to a jittery begin, making unforced errors. Vinith examined Chennai’s defence with laborious spikes. After Naveen Raja Jacob’s swings have been blocked, Akhin GS took management within the center. Mohan Ukkrapandian and Jerome’s mixture play from the center gave the Heroes some respite. However a sensational evaluate name adopted by Akhin’s spike edged Chennai in entrance.
Akhin saved hitting sharp angles together with his over-the-shoulder photographs to bother Calicut. Jerome switched positions and began showcasing his range. Calicut began profitable one-on-one battles between blockers. A communication error between Jobin Varghese and Blitz’s again line harm Chennai and Calicut discovered a gap.
A change in technique for Chennai began working as Ramanathan and Riyaz made laborious spikes from reverse ends. However Mohan-led three-man block discovered a approach to cease the duo. Chennai despatched Moyo to the center and he began threatening from the service line. However Ashwin and Sandoval mixed to make attacking strikes and Calicut maintained their maintain.
Jerome, together with his lengthy spikes, saved making issues laborious for Chennai’s defence, whereas Calicut libero Praba saved making super dives to sew stunning passes. Calicut held their nerves regardless of Moyo’s threatening presence and received the match, knocking out Chennai Blitz.
Calicut Heroes shall be up in opposition to Kochi Blue Spikers on the Regional Sports activities Centre (Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium) on the second day of the Kochi leg of the Prime Volleyball League on Saturday.