PVL Finals: Vanie Gandler, Cignal move forward after Game 1 loss
Cignal Super Spikers’ Vanie Gandler during a game against Creamline Cool Smashers in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference Finals. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Vanie Gandler and the Cignal Super Spikers shift their focus to Game 2 after getting swept by Creamline in their PVL All-Filipino Conference finals debut.
Gandler shone in Game 1 with 17 points and 10 excellent receptions but Cignal fell to Creamline, 25-22, 25-18, 25-16, in Game 1 of the best-of-three finals on Tuesday in front of a Cool Smashers-dominated 8,183 fans at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
“It was a tough loss, but it’s Game 1, it’s a best-of-three series for a reason. We’re just going forward and do what we need to do to improve,” said Gandler.
Cignal Super Spikers’ Vanie Gandler during a game against Creamline Cool Smashers in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference Finals. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
“Creamline really did their best, so maybe we were overwhelmed with how we played. It’s a new day tomorrow.”
Despite falling to a must-win situation, Gandler said the Super Spikers won’t dwell too much on their loss, focusing on recovery improvements despite the short turnaround time.
Game 2 is on Thursday at the same venue.
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“We’re approaching the loss with our heads up, as I said, the championship series isn’t over, and we know the lapses and what we did wrong, so hopefully, we’re able to bounce back,” said Gandler.
