HIGHLIGHTS: PVL All-Filipino semifinals April 30
PVL All-Filipino semifinals schedule (April 30)
Philsport Arena
4 p.m. – Choco Mucho Flying Titans vs Creamline Cool Smashers
6 p.m. – PetroGaz Angels vs Chery Tiggo Crossovers
2024 PVL All-Filipino round robin semifinals standings as of April 30
PVL: Playing without Tots Carlos no excuse for Creamline loss
Creamline Cool Smashers during a PVL All-Filipino Conference semifinals game against Choco Mucho Flying Titans. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Missing Tots Carlos was not an excuse for Creamline’s tough five-set meltdown to Choco Mucho, with team captain Alyssa Valdez saying they prepared for the situation before the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference semifinal round.
Without the three-time MVP, the Cool Smashers still started strong by winning the first two sets convincingly but blew their momentum and absorbed a 13-25, 19-25, 25-21, 25-20, 18-16 loss to Choco Mucho on Tuesday evening in front of 6,407 fans at Philsports Arena. FULL STORY
PVL: Sisi Rondina draws inspiration from Brazilian volleyball idol
Choco Mucho Flying Titans star Sisi Rondina in the PVL All-Filipino Conference semifinals against Creamline. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Sisi Rondina said she drew inspiration from her volleyball idol Gabi Guimarães to lift Choco Mucho from two sets down and finally deliver their first win over Creamline in the PVL after five years.
Rondina rose from a slow start, dropping 23 points and 14 excellent receptions to stun defending champion Creamline in a five-set thriller, 13-25, 19-25, 25-21, 25-20, 18-16, to kick off their semifinal campaign in the 2024 All-FIlipino Conference on Tuesday evening in front of 6,407 fans at Philsports Arena. FULL STORY
PVL semifinals live updates: PetroGaz Angels vs Chery Tiggo Crossovers
First semis win for the angels. #PVL2024 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/AiUnmpLZ2B
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Eya Laure hurt her right finger after accidentally colliding with Shaya Adorador. But she decided to continue playing. #PVL2024 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/Fp6wu7JLn9
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FINAL: Petro Gazz (1-0) overcomes a slow start before beating Chery Tiggo (0-1), 20-25, 25-21, 25-15, 25-16. #PVL2024 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/y975GOYPDh
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The Petro Gazz-Chery Tiggo game temporarily stopped due to technical difficulties.
Petro Gazz leads the fourth set, 16-10. #PVL2024 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/TyrG1JqsD9
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END OF SET 3: Petro Gazz 25, Chery Tiggo 15
The Angels take the 2-1 lead. #PVL2024 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ
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END OF SET 2: Petro Gazz 25, Chery Tiggo 21
The Angels tie the Crossovers to one set apiece. #PVL2024 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ
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PVL: Frustrating losing skid to Creamline finally ends for Choco Mucho
Choco Mucho’s MAddie Madayag during a PVL semifinals game. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — After 13 tries, Maddie Madayag and the Choco Mucho Flying Titans found the perfect time to beat the Creamline Cool Smashers in the 2024 PVL All-FIlipino Conference semifinals.
Despite getting dominated in the first two sets, the Flying Titans applied the right adjustments to earn their first win against their sister team since joining the league five years ago, 13-25, 19-25, 25-21, 25-20, 18-16, Tuesday evening in front of 6,407 fans at Philsports Arena.
It was worth the wait and effort for Madayag, who provided seven of the team’s 15 blocks to spark their comeback to win their first semis round-robin game. FULL STORY
PVL: Choco Mucho beats Creamline for first time to kickstart semis bid
Sisi Rondina and Choco Mucho Flying Titans celebrate a point against Creamline Cool Smashers in the PVL All-Filipino Conference semifinals. –MARLO CEUTO/INQUIRERnet
MANILA, Philippines–Choco Mucho opened its PVL All-Filipino Conference with its first-ever victory against sister team Creamline, a come-from-behind 13-25, 19-25, 25-21, 25-20, 18-16 win on Tuesday at PhilSports Arena.
Sisi Rondina led the Flying Titans with 23 points from 21 attacks, a block and an ace while also catching 14 excellent receptions. Royse Tubino continued stepping up for the recuperating Kat Tolentino with 20 points, 18 coming from attacks, and had 12 excellent digs.
“All credits talaga sa teammates ko na pinagtrabahuhan namin na maipanalo namin yung game ngayon,” Rondina said shortly after the triumph in front of 6,407 energetic fans. “Finally, nakaisa din sa Creamline.” FULL STORY
VIDEO: Alyssa Valdez and Jema Galanza share their thoughts after the five-set loss to Choco Mucho
Alyssa Valdez and Jema Galanza share their thoughts after the five-set loss to Choco Mucho. #PVL2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/WixUsXNfLa
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VIDEO: Choco Mucho coach Dante Alinsunurin and players after beating Creamline
Alba: Isipin natin Creamline parang imposibleng talunin pero posible pala basta gagana lahat, magtutulungan. #PVL2024 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/Jda4w9hoJw
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Madayag credits their win to the newcomers including Royse Tubino’s veteran presence. #PVL2024 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/x9H6H7dp1O
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Rondina and Madayag on finally getting one against Creamline. #PVL2024 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/C2BpPIgTsT
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Choco Mucho coach Dante Alinsunurin, Mars Alba, Sisi Rondina, Royse Tubino, and Maddie Madayag after beating Creamline. #PVL2024 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/EdFPm3RwuT
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PVL semifinals live updates: Creamline Cool Smashers vs Choco Mucho
THE LOSING STREAK IS OVER!
Choco Mucho ends a 12-game skid against Creamline! #PVL2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/DSUWNT8bzw
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FINAL: Choco Mucho (1-0) picks the perfect time to beat Creamline (0-1) for the first time as the Flying Titans pull off a come-from behind five-set win in the #PVL2024 All-Filipino Conference semis. | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/v102Bty1Jr
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END OF SET 4: Choco Mucho 25, Creamline 20
The Flying Titans force a decider. #PVL2024 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/awBqu29jO5
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END OF SET 3: Choco Mucho 25, Creamline 21
The Flying Titans extend the match after Isa Molde blocks Alyssa Valdez. #PVL2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/uOE7quhv7c
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END OF SET 2: Creamline 25, Choco Mucho 19
The Cool Smashers continue to dominate their sister team with a two-set lead. #PVL2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/hpDTdoU46t
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) April 30, 2024
END OF SET 1: Creamline 25, Choco Mucho 13
The Cool Smashers sans Tots Carlos dominate the opening set. #PVL2024 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/RTAl58uSfN
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Creamline sans Tots Carlos braces for Choco Mucho in its PVL Semifinals opener
Creamline sans Tots Carlos braces for Choco Mucho. #PVL2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/9XIaZXuEeP
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) April 30, 2024
Choco Mucho battles Creamline in its first PVL semifinal assignment
Choco Mucho battles Creamline in its first semifinal game. #PVL2024 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/q7yx5Bh2IF
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Tots Carlos out in Creamline’s PVL semis opener vs Choco Mucho
Creamline Cool Smashers’ Tots Carlos, left, during a PVL game.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Tots Carlos will miss Creamline’s semifinal round opener against Choco Mucho in the PVL All-Filipino Conference on Tuesday.
Carlos and Chery Tiggo star Mylene Paat, who will also skip the Crossovers’ semis game against Petro Gazz, attended the 2024 Korean V-League Women’s Asian Quota Draft tryouts, which began with the pre-draft proceedings on Monday.
The two are among the 36 Asian aspirants, trying out until Wednesday as both will miss the semis opener for their respective teams. FULL STORY
MJ Phillips return comes at best time for Petro Gazz Angels
Returning Petro Gazz Angels star MJ Phillips in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. –PVL PHOTO
MJ Phillips made her much-awaited return to local club Petro Gazz just in time and helped the Angels end the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference preliminary round at the top.
Phillips spent the last year playing in the Korean V-League with Gwangju AI Peppers, who had a lackluster season to finish at the bottom, contrary to the PVL campaign that the Angels are having. FULL STORY
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