Criss Cross survives FEU-DN Steel scare to secure first semifinals spot in Spikers’ Turf
Veteran squad Criss Cross held off a spirited challenge from FEU-DN Steel in a dramatic five-set thriller, claiming the tournament’s first semifinal berth in the 2025 Spikers’ Turf Invitational.
![Noel Kampton records key points in the five-set thriller. [Spikers' Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-2025-Criss-Cross-vs.-FEU-Noel-Kampton-5130-400x200.jpg)
![Louie Ramirez rises for a spike against the FEU-DN Steel blockers. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Cignal-vs.-FEU-Louie-Ramirez-9119-400x200.jpg)
![Alpha Insurance pulls off a wild comeback vs FEU, powered by Don Nadera’s clutch explosion. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-FEU-vs.-Alpha-Vincent-Nadera-3121-400x200.jpg)
![Savouge celebrates after closing out FEU-DN Steel in four sets at Paco Arena. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ST-INV-25-FEU-vs.-Savouge-9049-400x200.jpg)
![Savouge’s Louis Gamban preps for a crucial face-off with KondohGumi Hyogo. [Spikers' Turf Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ST-INV-2024-Cignal-vs.-Savouge-Louis-Gamban-5312-400x200.jpg)
![Francis Saura showcases his skill and leadership for the King Crunchers during their dominant victory in the 2024 Spikers' Turf Invitational. [Photo credit: Spikers' Turf]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ST-INV-2024-Criss-Cross-vs.-Martelii-Francis-Saura-6772-400x200.jpg)
![Dryx Saavedra of FEU-DN Steel demonstrates skill and focus in an intense rally at the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference [Spikers' Turf images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ST-INV-2024-FEU-vs.-Savouge-Dryx-Saavedra-5318-400x200.jpg)