Petro Gazz bounced back from previous heartbreaks in style, clinching a hard-fought 15-25, 25-18, 24-26, 25-19, 15-13 decision over Creamline to fortify its bid for a spot in the semifinals of the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference in Sta. Rosa, Laguna late Saturday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Angels silenced the predominantly Creamline crowd among the 6,419 spectators at the jampacked Sta. Rosa Sports Complex, surging to commanding 8-3 and 10-5 leads in the decisive fifth set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Behind the stellar performances of Brooke Van Sickle and Jonah Sabete, coupled with a resolute defense that stifled the Cool Smashers\u2019 attacks, Petro Gazz kept its composure to maintain control and secure the crucial win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite Creamline\u2019s efforts to mount a comeback from a five-point deficit and narrow the gap to 10-11, Remy Palma and Aiza Pontillas emerged as pivotal figures for the Angels, injecting not just hustle and tenacity but also delivering clutch points to help anchor their team\u2019s mind-draining two-hour and 26-minute victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Palma\u2019s decisive two-handed dump gave Petro Gazz a two-point cushion at 12-10. Although a service fault briefly interrupted their momentum, Van Sickle responded with back-to-back hits, the final one gained from a block touch challenge against Bea de Leon, propelling the Angels to match point at 14-12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alyssa Valdez soared for a kill to keep Creamline\u2019s hopes alive but Pontillas rose to the occasion, delivering a kill that caught the Cool Smashers\u2019 defense off-guard, sealing the victory for Petro Gazz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Van Sickle described their win as unreal while highlighting the incredible battle against a formidable opponent like Creamline. She also commended her team\u2019s resilience and determination, expressing immense pride in their collective effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt\u2019s surreal,\u201d said Van Sickle of their victory. \u201cCreamline is an amazing team and it was such a hard battle. I can\u2019t believe it but we just held on. It was so huge and I\u2019m extremely proud of my team.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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