HIGHLIGHTS: PVL All Filipino Finals Game 2 – Creamline vs Petro Gazz

• Leading 1-0, the Petro Gazz Angels are on the cusp of history with a chance to knock the Creamline Cool Smashers off their perch in Game 2 of the best-of-three  PVL All-Filipino Finals.
• Creamline, the defending champion, is looking to force a winner-take-all Game 3.

IN PHOTOS: PVL Finals Game 2 – Creamline vs Petro Gazz

PVL Finals: Jema Galanza provides spark that Creamline needs in Game 2

MANILA, Philippines — After seeing limited action in the semifinal round due to a thumb injury, Jema Galanza turned out to be the spark that Creamline needed to force a winner-take-all Game 3 against Petro Gazz in the 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference.

Filling in the starter role for captain Alyssa Valdez, Galanza delivered 13 points, highlighted by the game-winning ace, to keep Creamline’s five peat dream after surviving Petro Gazz in another five-set thriller in Game 2 on Thursday night before over 11,000 fans at Smart Araneta Coliseum.

“We kept telling ourselves, ‘We can do this.’ We weren’t going to accept that this season would end without us getting that championship,” said Galanza in Filipino.

PVL Finals: Bernadeth Pons delivers as Creamline staves off heartbreak

MANILA, Philippines —In full MVP mode, Bernadeth Pons made sure to keep Creamline’s five-peat dream alive against its toughest challenger yet, Petro Gazz, in the 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference Finals.

Pons unleashed 22 points, including several clutch hits in the fifth set, leading Creamline past the gritty Petro Gazz, 25-15, 16-25, 25-21, 15-25, 15-9, in Game 2 to force a winner-take-all Game 3 for the championship.

The reigning Reinforced Conference MVP, who also had 12 excellent receptions and nine digs, said the Cool Smashers made sure not to repeat the same mistakes from the series opener, where they started flat in the fifth and wasted a comeback from a two-set deficit.

STATS: Petro Gazz Angels vs Creamline Cool Smashers (Finals Game 2)

PVL Finals: Creamline gets back at Petro Gazz, forces deciding Game 3

Creamline has no plans of relinquishing its throne easily.

The 10-time champion Cool Smashers extinguished any illusion of a Petro Gazz sweep on Thursday night, 25-16, 16-25, 25-12, 15-25, 15-9, forging an epic win-or-bust finale in the PVL All Filipino Conference.

Bernadeth Pons generated the cushion the Cool Smashers needed while Pangs Panaga and Jema Galanza conspired with hammering blows in warding off the Angels in the fifth and deciding set.

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Creamline coach Sherwin Meneses, Jema Galanza, and Bernadeth Pons after forcing Game 3. #PVL2025 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/3STRwKy9op

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PVL Scores: Petro Gazz Angels vs Creamline Cool Smashers (Finals Game 2)

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WE’RE GOING TO GAME 3!

Creamline survives Petro Gazz in five sets to force a winner-take-all! #PVL2025 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/XJMy6Sciq4

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SET 5

• FINAL: Creamline forces a winner-take-all match after surviving Petro Gazz in Game 2, 25-15, 16-25, 25–21, 15-25, 15-9
• Creamline at match point, 14-9.
• Pangs Pangs with a runner. Creamline two points away from taking Game 2, 13-9.
• Jema Galanza off the block! Creamline, 11-8.
• MJ Phillips stops the bleeding for Petro Gazz, 8-10.

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• Pangs Panaga drop! Creamline is slowly pulling away, 10-7.
• Another one for Bernadeth Pons! Creamline, 8-6
• MVPons continues to take charge! Creamline, 7-5.
• BVS ties the 5th, 5-5.
• Pangs Panaga ace! Creamline, 5-3.
• Bernadeth Pons through the block! Creamline, 4-3.
• 2-2 tie to open the fifth set.

SET 4

• WE’RE GOING 5!!!! END OF SET 4: Petro Gazz 25, Creamline 15.
• Myla Pablo makes it a 22-11 spread for Petro Gazz Angels.
• 10-point lead for the Angels, 20-10!
• Petro Gazz has doubled its lead vs Creamline, 18-9.
• Joy Dacoron continues to play the magic bunot role! Petro Gazz, 17-9.
• Back-to-back errors for Kyle Negrito. Petro Gazz, 16-9.
• Alyssa Valdez stops the bleeding for Creamline with her first point.
• The Angels still in the lead, 13-8, as they trail the Cool Smashers in sets, 2-1.
• BVS down the line! Petro Gazz, 12-7.
• Alyssa Valdez checks in for the first time in Game 2. Petro Gazz still leads, 11-7, after back-to-back aces from MJ Phillips.
• Petro Gazz looking to force a decider with an 8-7 lead in the fourth set.

SET 3

• END OF SET 3: Creamline 25, Petro Gazz 21. The Cool Smashers regain the lead, 2-1, moving a set closer to forcing a decider.
• Crucial service error for Djanel Cheng. Creamline, 23-21.
• Pangs Panaga gives Creamline a 21-19 breather.
• Kyle Negrito nails an ace. Creamline back on top, 19-18.
• MJ Phillips gives Petro Gazz the lead, 18-17, vs Creamline!
• Petro Gazz ties set 3 anew, 16-all.
• Michele Gumabao through the block! Creamline, 11-9.
• Myla Pablo! Petro Gazz and Creamline tied 9-9.
• Back to back blocks from Petro Gazz! Creamline’s lead down by 8-9.
• MJ Phillips with a powerful kill! Petro Gazz 6-8 Creamline.
• Bernadeth Pons with a running hit, then BDL with a quick! Creamline 8-4 Petro Gazz.
• Petro Gazz chips away at Creamline’s lead after a point from Jonah Sabete. Creamline 6-4 Petro Gazz.
• Creamline zooms to a 4-0 lead!

SET 2

• END OF SECOND: Petro Gazz 25, Creamline 16. The Angels wrap up the second set with a 6-1 run to tie the game at 1-1.
• Petro Gazz now with a 22-14 lead after that hit from Brooke Van Sickle and Ranya Musa!
• Bernadeth Pons from the back row. Kyle Negrito ace. Creamline down, 17-14.
• But Jema Galanza retaliates with a block on MJ Philipps to end the drought for Creamline.
• Now a 17-11 lead for Petro Gazz after Jema Galanza’s hit sails out.
• Five straight points for Petro Gazz for a 16-11 lead.
• Creamline and Petro Gazz trading points. Game tied again at 11.
• Bernadeth Pons with a block followed by an error by Petro Gazz. Tied game at 9-9.
• Michele Gumabao caps off Creamline 3-0 counter run. Petro Gazz lead down to 8-7.
• Petro Gazz seems like it has regain its bearings for an 8-4 lead vs Creamline
• Creamline answers with four straight points to tie the game at 4-4.
• This time, Petro Gazz comes out firing with a 4-0 lead.

SET 1

• END OF FIRST: Creamline 25, Petro Gazz 15. The Cool Smashers closed out the first set with a 10-2 blast.
• Jema Galanza from the back row! She puts Creamline at match point, 24-15.
• Bernadeth Pons on the hit out! Creamline 23-14 Petro Gazz.
• The Cool Smashers have opened a 20-13 lead vs Petro Gazz, their biggest so far.
• Creamline with a 3-0 run off the time out to push the lead to 18-13. This time, it’s coach Koji who calls for a timeout.
• Another error from Creamline lets Petro Gazz come within 15-13. Sherwin Meneses calls for time.
• Back to back points help Petro Gazz trim Creamline lead down to 3, 15-12.

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• Creamline challenges for a foot fault, but unsuccessful. Jema Galanza with a powerful hit. Creamline leads 15-10.
• Creamline opens an 11-8 lead vs Petro Gazz.
• Bernadeth Pons with an ace! Creamline 7-7 Petro Gazz.
• The Angels take a lead 6-5 on Myla Pablo’s first point of the game.
• Petro Gazz quickly catches up and ties the game at 3-3.
• Strong start for Creamline! 3-0 vs Petro Gazz.
• Jem Galanza, who is starting for Creamline, scores the first point of the game.
• Players on the floor doing their warm ups.

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Will Petro Gazz end it tonight? Or Creamline forces a decider?

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ANGELS TRY TO CLOSE IT OUT! 🏐

⚔️ : CREAMLINE 🍦 vs. PETRO GAZZ ⛽🕡 : First serve is at 6:30 p.m.🎟️ : https://t.co/UCskDpfSrg

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IN PHOTOS: Choco Mucho vs Petro Gazz battle for bronze Game 2

Sisi Rondina roots for Creamline as Choco Mucho nears bronze

MANILA, Philippines — Choco Mucho can secure the 2024-2025 PVL All-Filipino Conference bronze medal if Petro Gazz completes a series sweep of Creamline in Finals Game 2, thanks to superior match points in the FIVB tiebreak system.

However, Sisi Rondina would rather face Akari in a deciding Game 3, hoping for her sister team Creamline to keep its drive for five alive.

After a five-set meltdown in Game 1, Choco Mucho bounced back with a 25-18, 25-22, 27-29, 25-19 victory over Akari on Thursday at Smart Araneta Coliseum, thanks to Rondina’s 26-point explosion, ending their four-game skid.

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Choco Mucho can bring home the bronze if Petro Gazz completes a Finals sweep.

But Sisi Rondina prays for Game 3 and the success of their sister team, Creamline. #PVL2025 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/KVLfgEQzXw

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PVL Scores: Choco Mucho Flying Titans vs Akari Chargers (Battle for Bronze Game 2)

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Choco Mucho coach Dante Alinsunurin and Sisi Rondina after winning Game 2 of the bronze series. #PVL2025 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/y9C6dxvgki

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• In case the finals end in Game 2, the Flying Titans bring home the bronze with four points against the Chargers’ two under the FIVB tiebreak system.
• FINAL: Choco Mucho equalizes the bronze series with a four-set win over Akari.
• END OF SET 3: Akari 29, Choco Mucho 27. Ivy Lacsina forces a fourth set for the Chargers!
• END OF SET 2: Choco Mucho 25, Akari 22. The Flying Titans near a Game 2 win with a two-set lead
• END OF SET 1: Choco Mucho 25, Akari 18.

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CHARGERS EYE FOR PODIUM! 🏐

⚔️ : AKARI ⚡ vs. CHOCO MUCHO 🍫🕓 : First serve is at 4:00 p.m.🎟️ : https://t.co/UCskDpfSrg

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Nearing PVL title, Angels on guard as Cool Smashers seek series equalizer

At the very least, Petro Gazz can rest assured that its stars are on the same page.

Star hitter Brooke Van Sickle. The versatile MJ Phillips. The relentless Jonah Sabete. The veteran Myla Pablo. Each one of them knows how important Thursday will be for the Angels, who will shoot for the PVL All-Filipino crown in a bid to nail the franchise’s first title without an import.

“We have to stay grounded and [in the] present and continue to focus,” Van Sickle said. “Even though we won [Game 1], there’s a lot of things that we need to work on and we only got a day [to prepare].”

PVL: Myla Pablo dealing with calf injury in Finals return

MANILA, Philippines — Myla Pablo relished her comeback to PVL’s biggest stage but she wasn’t pleased with her performance after struggling with her minor calf injury in Game 1 of the 2024-25 All-Filipino Conference best-of-three finals.

Pablo returned to the finals for the first time in three years, chipping 12 points. She was checked, especially in the last three sets.

Petro Gazz still recovered in the fifth with coach Koji Tsuzurabara making adjustments, inserting Aiza Maizo-Pontillas with Brooke Van Sickle and Jonah Sabete to take down Creamline, 25-17, 25-20, 18-25, 20-25, 15-10, on Tuesday night at Smart Araneta Coliseum.

PVL Finals Preview: Creamline vs Petro Gazz, Chapter V

MANILA, Philippines — For the fifth time in PVL history, Creamline and Petro Gazz collide in what is expected to be another classic best-of-three finals series for the 2024-25 All-Filipino Conference supremacy.

The two teams have forged most finals duels between two volleyball clubs with Creamline moving a series closer to its ‘drive for five’ with its seventh consecutive finals appearance and Petro Gazz looking at another shot at what has been an elusive All-Filipino title.

The Cool Smashers are gunning for their 11th title and fifth consecutive All-Filipino — probably the sweetest and most challenging one after a six-month tournament. But standing in their way are the Angels, who are playing their best season together yet and have the strongest lineup to challenge the reigning dynasty.

PVL All-Filipino Finals Schedule – Creamline vs Petro Gazz Game 2

April 10, Thursday – Smart Araneta Coliseum

• 4pm – Choco Mucho Flying Titans vs Akari Chargers
• 6:30pm – Petro Gazz Angels vs Creamline Cool Smashers