PVL Season 3: Calicut Heroes ease past Kochi Blue Spikers in Kerala derby

Chennai, Feb 16 : Calicut Heroes came out on top in the Kerala derby in the third season of the Prime Volleyball League (PVL) at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai, picking a 15-8, 15-12, 12-15, 15-12 win over the Kochi Blue Spikers, on Friday.

Player of the Match Jerome Viniths spikes frustrated Kochi early on and Danial Moatazedis blocks further presented a challenge.

Chirag Yadavs pipe attack left the Spikers defence scratching their heads and Calicut took complete control.Mohan Ukkrapandian provided plenty of options for Heroes with sensational passing and Kochi found it hard to deal with the aggression.

Calicuts onslaught continued as Jerome controlled the play from the right.In desperate need to reduce errors, Kochi tried to regroup but Krol Jans erroneous serve did not help their cause.

Ukkras beautiful floater earned him a Super Serve, and Calicut maintained their momentum.

Erin Varghese kept fighting a lone battle to bring Kochi back with powerful spikes.

With a comeback on the cards, Calicut started feeling pressure and began making unforced errors, opening the door for Kochi to get back in the game.

Changing tactics, Calicut brought back Danial to the field, and the Iranian, along with Chirag Yadav, launched simultaneous pipe attacks, and Heroes picked a comfortable win.

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