Manila, April 3 -- Cignal will try to close out the Spikers' Turf Open Conference title series against Criss Cross in Game Two on Friday at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City.

The HD Spikers displayed their championship experience to prevail in Game One, 22-25, 25-19, 22-25, 25-21, 15-12, last Wednesday, and moved to within a win of claiming their ninth title.

Cignal, which had previously swept Criss Cross in the 2024 Invitational and Open finals, will try to sustain its form to achieve the same in their 6 p.m. showdown.

Cignal head coach Dexter Clamor noted the contribution of reserve players Jau Umandal and reliever setter Cian Silang to their Game 1 victory.

Umandal topscored with 19 points, including 17 attacks in the third set, w...