Akari shocks Choco Mucho as Jazareno delivers clutch performance
Down two sets and seemingly out, the Akari Chargers roared back to life behind libero Justine Jazareno’s heroic defense to beat Choco Mucho in five thrilling sets in Game 1 of their PVL All-Filipino bronze medal series.
![Akari’s bench erupts after completing their comeback against the Flying Titans. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PVL-AFC-25-Choco-Mucho-vs.-Akari-Justine-Jazareno-5197-400x200.jpg)
![Myla Pablo delivers another standout performance to lead Petro Gazz to victory. (PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PVL-AFC-25-Akari-vs.-Petrogazz-Myla-Pablo-0542-400x200.jpg)
![Eli Soyud’s career-best 34-point performance powered Akari past Choco Mucho in a five-set thriller. [PVL images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PVL-AFC-25-Akari-vs.-Choco-Mucho-Eli-Soyud-4858-400x200.jpg)
![Grethcel Soltones leads Akari’s attack as they battle past a tough Galeries Tower squad. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PVL-AFC-25-Akari-vs.-Galeries-Grethcel-Soltones-9878-400x200.jpg)
![Angeli Araneta of the Cignal HD Spikers [PVL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/PVL-2022-Reinforced-Akari-vs.-Cignal-Angeli-Araneta-1077-400x200.jpg)