MANILA, Philippines — Cignal dethroned Japan's Kurashiki in a 5-set thriller, 25-23, 19-25, 25-23, 22-25, 15-11, at the PhilSports Arena Wednesday to set up a final clash against Grand Slam-seeking Creamline.

The HD Spikers overcame a 7-9 disadvantage to win the match and finish second in the standings at 3-1, relegating the Ablaze (2-2) to third spot and to the battle for third against fourth seed Thailand's Est. Cola (1-3).

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