The 2016 Philippine Super Liga Invitational Cup (also known as the 2016 PLDT Home Ultera Philippine Super Liga Invitational Cup due to sponsorship reasons) was the first conference of the 2016 season of the Philippine Super Liga (PSL). It was also the second running of the Invitational Conference, with the first being in 2013. The conference ran from February 18 to April 9, 2016, coinciding with the UAAP Season 78 volleyball tournaments.
A major change to the Invitational Conference was the addition of guest teams from other countries. This season, it was Est Cola from Thailand, which joined the final round, clashing against top three teams of the preliminary round for the championship.[1][2][3][4] LVPI Director Jeff Tamayo was the guest speaker of the opening ceremonies, while LVPI President Joey Romasanta and Sports5 head Patricia Bermudez-Hizon attended the awarding ceremonies.
Among member teams, three teams made their departure: the Meralco Power Spikers, Philips Gold Lady Slammers, and RC Cola–Air Force Raiders. Two teams made their debut in the F2 Logistics Cargo Movers and New San Jose Builders Victorias. This conference also marked the return of three-time champions Philippine Army Lady Troopers.[5]
For this conference, the league declared two co-champions. The Philippine Army won their fourth league title alongside guest team Est Cola.
- Classification round
- The classification involved the six PSL teams.
- The top three teams advanced to the final round while the remaining teams were eliminated.
- Final round
- The final round was also a single round-robin, now featuring the international guest team. Each team played one match against all other teams for a total of three matches.
Classification round
Source:
| Date |
Time |
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Score |
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Set 1 |
Set 2 |
Set 3 |
Set 4 |
Set 5 |
Total |
Report |
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| 18 February | 16:00 | RCC | 3–0 | FOT | 25–17 | 25–9 | 25–22 | | | 75–48 | P2 |
| 18 February | 18:00 | F2L | 3–0 | NSJ | 25–23 | 25–10 | 25–4 | | | 75–37 | Report |
| 20 February | 13:00 | F2L | 0–3 | RCC | 22–25 | 12–25 | 19–25 | | | 53–75 | Report |
| 20 February | 15:00 | NSJ | 1–3 | FOT | 16–25 | 25–23 | 20–25 | 17–25 | | 78–98 | Report |
| 23 February | 16:00 | NSJ | 0–3 | RCC | 15–25 | 20–25 | 15–25 | | | 50–75 | P2 |
| 23 February | 18:00 | F2L | 3–0 | FOT | 25–23 | 25–22 | 25–19 | | | 75–64 | P2 |
| 08 March | 16:00 | PET | 3–1 | CIG | 19–25 | 25–22 | 25–21 | 25–21 | | 94–89 | Report |
| 08 March | 18:00 | F2L | 3–1 | NSJ | 25–18 | 23–25 | 25–17 | 25–23 | | 98–83 | Report |
| 10 March | 16:00 | F2L | 0–3 | PET | 14–25 | 15–25 | 16–25 | | | 45–75 | P2 |
| 10 March | 18:00 | NSJ | 0–3 | CIG | 20–25 | 19–25 | 18–25 | | | 57–75 | P2 |
| 12 March | 13:00 | NSJ | 0–3 | PET | 20–25 | 16–25 | 8–25 | | | 44–75 | Report |
| 12 March | 15:00 | F2L | 3–1 | CIG | 25–18 | 25–17 | 21–25 | 25–22 | | 96–82 | Report |
| 15 March | 16:00 | RCC | 3–0 | FOT | 25–21 | 25–17 | 25–23 | | | 75–61 | Report |
| 15 March | 18:00 | PET | 2–3 | CIG | 25–18 | 13–25 | 19–25 | 25–20 | 12–15 | 94–103 | Report |
| 17 March | 16:00 | RCC | 2–3 | PET | 25–19 | 27–29 | 22–25 | 25–14 | 12–15 | 111–102 | Report |
| 17 March | 18:00 | FOT | 0–3 | CIG | 20–25 | 18–25 | 18–25 | | | 56–75 | Report |
| 19 March | 13:00 | FOT | 1–3 | PET | 25–14 | 16–25 | 22–25 | 7–25 | | 70–89 | Report |
| 19 March | 15:00 | RCC | 3–0 | CIG | 25–16 | 25–14 | 25–19 | | | 75–49 | Report |
Final round
Source:
| Date |
Time |
|
Score |
|
Set 1 |
Set 2 |
Set 3 |
Set 4 |
Set 5 |
Total |
Report |
|---|
| 07 April | 16:00 | F2L | 0–3 | EST | 14–25 | 15–25 | 17–25 | – | – | 46–75 | |
| 07 April | 18:00 | RCC | 3–1 | PET | 25–19 | 25–23 | 16–25 | 25–20 | – | 91–87 | |
| 08 April | 16:00 | RCC | 3–0 | F2L | 25–21 | 25–20 | 25–16 | – | – | 75–57 | |
| 08 April | 18:00 | PET | 0–3 | EST | 12–25 | 12–25 | 23–25 | – | – | 47–75 | |
| 09 April | 13:00 | PET | 3–1 | F2L | 25–22 | 26–24 | 16–25 | 26–24 | – | 93–95 | |
| 09 April | 15:00 | RCC | 3–1 | EST | 25–23 | 25–23 | 14–25 | 25–23 | – | 89–94 | |
Final standing
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| 2016 Philippine SuperLiga Invitational Cup |
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| RC Cola-Army Troopers |
| 1st title (of RC Cola); 4th title (of Philippine Army Lady Troopers) |
| Team roster
Genie Sabas, Joanne Bunag, Mary Jean Balse-Pabayo (on maternity leave), Cristina Salak, Jovelyn Gonzaga (c), Michelle Carolino, Angela Nunag, Honey Royse Tubino, Rachel Anne Daquis, Nerissa Bautista, Christine Agno, Sarah Jane Gonzales, Jeaniie delos Reyes
Head coach
Sgt. Emilio Reyes, Jr. |
| Est Cola |
| (co-champion) |
| Team roster
Anisa Yotpinit, Wipawee Srithong, Chamaipon Phokha, Patcharaporn Sittisad, Tirawan Sang-ob, Sutadta Chuewulim, Sasipaporn Janthawisut, Jarasporn Bundasak (c), Tichaya Boonlert, Sineenat Phocharoen, Parinya Pankaew
Head coach
Chamnan Dokmai |
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Broadcast partners
Broadcast notes for final round
| Game | Sports5 coverage |
| Play-by-play | Analyst | Courtside reporter |
| F2 Logistics vs. Est Cola | James Velasquez | Denise Tan | Chino Lui-Pio |
| RC Cola-Army vs. Petron | Anthony Suntay | Chiqui Pablo |
| RC Cola-Army vs. F2 Logistics | Anthony Suntay | Tex Suter | Mich del Carmen |
| Petron vs. Est Cola | Chiqui Reyes | Chiqui Pablo |
| Petron vs. F2 Logistics | James Velasquez | Denise Tan | Carla Lizardo |
| RC Cola-Army vs. Est Cola | James Velasquez | Tex Suter |
References
- ↑ "Philippine Super Liga to invite two foreign teams for season-opening tournament". Spin.ph. January 6, 2016. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
- ↑ "2016 PSL Invitational tournament will include foreign squads". DZRH. January 7, 2016. Retrieved January 7, 2016.
- ↑ Manicad, Julius (February 5, 2016). "Thai team to challenge Superliga squads". The Daily Tribune. Retrieved February 5, 2016.
- ↑ "Thai Club Team EST COLA Will Join Final Round". Philippine Super Liga. March 16, 2016. Archived from the original on March 28, 2016. Retrieved March 17, 2016.
- ↑ "RC Cola-Army favored as former champs make PSL return | FOX SPORTS | Volleyball". www.foxsportsasia.com. Archived from the original on June 5, 2016. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
External links
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- C – Collegiate Grand Slam
- F – All-Filipino Conference
- GP – Grand Prix
- I – Invitational
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Jovelyn Gonzaga (RC Cola-Army)
Sutadta Chuewulim (Est Cola)