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PVL AFC 25 Creamline vs. Petrogazz Finals G1 - -6009

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:959px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1744117799226PVL AFC 25 Creamline vs. Petrogazz Finals G1 - -6009.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">The Petro Gazz Angels. <em>PVL Media Bureau</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA, Philippines – Petro Gazz is one step closer to its third Premier Volleyball League championship trophy.</p><p>This, as the Angels secured a 1-0 lead after a thrilling five-set win over defending champion Creamline in the Finals opener, 25-17, 25-20, 18-25, 20-25, 15-10, in the 2024-25 All-Filipino Conference on Tuesday at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.</p><p>They averted disaster after squandering a 2-0 set lead, letting the Cool Smashers return to the match and force a deciding fifth frame.</p><p>MJ Phillips was the difference maker in the final set, powering the Angels to a quick start and helping keep the Cool Smashers at bay.</p><p>An attack error by Myla Pablo brought Creamline within four points, 8-12, but Phillips dunked an overpassed ball in the next rally to restore order for Petro Gazz.</p><p>The Cool Smashers mounted a final push, as a down-the-line hit by Michele Gumabao and a block by Bea de Leon on Brooke Van Sickle got them within three points, 10-13. </p><p>But Bernadeth Pons committed a costly attack error in the next rally, and the Angels sent back her hit in the final play of the match to seal the deal.</p><p>Petro Gazz is on a mission to finally earn an All-Filipino title, which proved to be elusive as they settled for silver medal finishes in the 2019 Open, 2022 Open, and 2023 First All-Filipino Conferences.</p><p>In case they win it all this time, this will be the franchise&#x27;s third PVL title after emerging triumphant in the 2019 and 2022 Reinforced Conferences.</p><div><a class="fr-green" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2025/4/3/pvl-creamline-petro-gazz-finals-duel-a-test-of-mental-toughness-says-tots-carlos-2233"><strong>READ: PVL: Creamline-Petro Gazz Finals duel a test of mental toughness, says Tots Carlos</strong></a></div><div><a class="fr-green" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2025/4/3/pvl-creamline-petro-gazz-finals-duel-a-test-of-mental-toughness-says-tots-carlos-2233"><strong>READ: PVL: Petro Gazz secures Finals berth, sends Akari to bronze match</strong></a></div><p>For their part, the Cool Smashers now see their title defense and five-peat bid in danger as they absorbed the Game 1 defeat.</p><p>The Brooke Van Sickle-led squad has a chance to win it all in Game 2 on Thursday, April 10, at the same Metro Manila venue.</p><p>First serve is scheduled at 6:30 p.m.</p><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/XThvM2LTF5c?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

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PVL: PetroGazz denies Creamline's bid for reverse sweep, nears All-Filipino crown

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published April 08, 2025 10:21 PM PHT

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Updated April 09, 2025 02:03 AM PHT

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