Kochi started strong with blocker Jasjodh Singh earning the opening point. A super serve from Erin Varghese helped Kochi take an early lead, despite constant pressure from Calicut's Ashok Bishnoi.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Shameem halted Kochi's attacks as Calicut captain and setter Mohan Ukkrapandian kept the game in the middle zone. Despite Calicut's fightback, Hemanth's super spike helped Kochi claim the first set.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With Shameem and Santhosh's smart play, Calicut started their counterattack. Setter Moushin ensured Kochi had plenty of options in their attacks to keep up the pressure. But Bishnoi covered a lot of court for the Heroes, helping them open a door for a comeback.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Kochi brought back block Amrinderpal Singh on court to halt Calicut's attacks. But Bishnoi managed to find a gap, earning his side a super point, and Calicut leveled the game.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With Shameem and Santhosh's smart play, Calicut started their counterattack. Setter Moushin ensured Kochi had plenty of options in their attacks to keep up the pressure. But Bishnoi covered a lot of court for the Heroes, helping them open a door for a comeback.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Abdul Raheem led the fightback for Calicut as the Heroes worked hard to push the game to a fifth set. But Amal and Erin won two consecutive super points for Kochi to cut the deficit in the fourth set. Hemanth's all-round play put pressure back on Calicut, and the Spikers picked up an inspiring win.<\/p>\r\n\r\n