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PASIG-Sta. Lucia made the biggest impact of the day by knocking out Family’s Brand Sardines Zamboanga City, 21-18, in the 2020 Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3×3 President’s Cup Stage 3 quarterfinals on Sunday at Inspire Sports Academy in Calamba, Laguna. .
Felix Apreku and Jeckster Apinan combined for 10 unanswered points when Pasig canceled an 18-11 deficit to dethrone Zamboanga, who emerged as the champion in the first two stages of the bubble.
Apinan was fouled by Joshua Munzon and sealed the deal with a penalty free kick with 1:51 left.
Cedrick Ablaza powered up Pasig with eight points, Apreku added seven, while Apinan scored five when Pasig staged a showdown against the tough Palayan City Capitals, who defeated sister team Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards, 21-14.
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Bobby Balucanag and Clark Derige worked their way down, combining 13 points to advance to the Final Four.
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Meanwhile, Bacolod Master Sardines and Uling Roasters-Butuan City staged a forceful duel in the semifinals.
Bacolod edged Sarangani Marlins, 21-20, thanks to spiker Choi Ignacio with 1:01 left to defend against a late streak by Pamboy Raymundo.
Franky Johnson’s 11 points also led Butuan to a 21-14 takedown over Zamboanga Peninsula Valientes MLV.
