By MANILA, Philippines — Savouge picked the perfect time to snap Criss Cross’ 10-game unbeaten run, taking the lead in the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference semifinals with a 25-22, 19-25, 20-25, 25-23, 15-13 win on Wednesday at Filoil Centre in San Juan City.
Shawie Caritativo sent the Spin Doctors to match point with two consecutive kills, 14-12, before Jude Garcia saved a point. Mark Calado then sealed the upset with a soaring cross-court kill, ending the marathon match in two hours and 49 minutes.
