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PVL AFC 25 Petrogazz vs. Capital1 - -1030

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1740822097616PVL AFC 25 Petrogazz vs. Capital1 - -1030.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">The Petro Gazz Angels. <em>PVL Media Bureau</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA, Philippines<strong> (UPDATED)</strong> – Petro Gazz will advance to the quarterfinals of the 2024-25 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference.</p><p>The Angels routed Capital1 in the qualifying round, 25-19, 25-23, 25-21, to secure a postseason ticket on Saturday at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.</p><p>The opener, which went in favor of the Angels, ended with a 7-2 finishing kick as they rallied from the 18-17 count, concluded by a service ace from Brooke Van Sickle and an antenna fault from the Solar Spikers.</p><p>In the next frame, the Roger Gorayeb-coached squad somehow managed to claw its way back from a 23-20 Petro Gazz advantage, closing in at 24-23 after a checkball hit from Leila Cruz and attack error from Myla Pablo, but a lefty spike from Aiza Maizo-Pontillas ended the 31-minute Set 2 for a 2-0 lead.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2025/2/20/pvl-petro-gazz-joins-creamline-as-teams-with-10-wins-2220"><strong>READ: PVL: Petro Gazz joins Creamline as teams with 10 wins</strong></a></div><p>Gorayeb&#x27;s wards still tried to turn things around late in Set 3, uncorking three unanswered points from the 23-17 mark, but a service error from Cruz put Petro Gazz at match point, as Ethan Arce fired the game-winning off-the-block kill to complete the straight-set triumph.</p><p>&quot;It&#x27;s good. I thought Capital1 did a fantastic job. They definitely came fighting today,&quot; said Van Sickle during the postgame press conference.</p><p>Three Angels were at the forefront of the Petro Gazz offense, led by the reigning All-Filipino Conference MVP with 19 points built on 15 attacks, two blocks and two aces, including 14 excellent receptions and nine excellent digs; Myla Pablo added 17 points on 15 attacks, while MJ Phillips had 12 markers and listed a whopping five blocks.</p><p>They are also on a 10-game winning streak — definitely a confidence-boost, but not a reason to relax, according to Van Sickle.</p><p>&quot;To be able to have 10 [wins] is good for confidence. But we can&#x27;t relax. It doesn&#x27;t matter at this point. There are still more games ahead. We just have to keep pushing and improving. It&#x27;s a long journey still,&quot; she stressed.</p><p>In one of her best games, Cruz delivered 16 points on 15 attacks and a block, while captain Jorelle Singh joined her opposite spiker in twin-digit scoring territory with 10.</p><p>For their part, the Solar Spikers will need to overcome their play-in opponents to advance to the playoffs.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Rn4T21XRWlM??si=zDibOEF08bMX9MrQ&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

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PVL: Petro Gazz routs Capital1 to capture QF spot

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published March 01, 2025 05:52 PM PHT

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Updated March 02, 2025 12:20 AM PHT

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