LIPA CITY, BATANGAS — It’s better safe than sorry for VNS team captain Geuel Asia, who opted to wear a face mask during the opening game of the PNVF Champions League on Monday.
According to Asia, he got so used to wearing face masks during practices that he decided to use one even during the official match.
For him, it’s better to be protected at all times especially now that the country is still suffering from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Choice ko naman kasi nasanay lang ako palaging naka-mask mahirap na rin mag-risk habang naglalaro.
“Nasanay lang sa training nakamask ako. Hindi naman ako nahirapan kasi okay yung mask na ganito,” said the product of De La Salle University.
Asia’s Manileño Spikers pushed the stacked Go for Gold-Air Force to a tight five-set affair before eventually bowing out via a tough 25-23, 23-25, 25-19, 23-25, 11-15 loss.
The 25-year-old VNS skipper showed no signs of slowing down, finishing with 19 excellent sets along with five points.
“Sa amin kasi, siguro maganda yung naging gising ng teammates ko, kaya ganun yung laro,” said Asia. “Actually, medyo na-late na kami magstart ng training kaya di namin alam kung lano gagalaw sa loob so ginawa namun kung ano yung natural namin na nilalaro ganun lang pinalabas namin.
“Siguro bumigay kami sa receive sa blocking service defense medyo complicated pa lahat.”
