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Creamline’s Michele Gumabao towards Cignal within the PVL All-Filipino Convention in Batangas.–PVL PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines — Michele Gumabao led the way in which to tow undermanned Creamline previous Cignal, 25-20, 25-20, 25-16, within the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Convention on Saturday in entrance of 4,000 followers at Batangas Metropolis Sports activities Heart.
Gumabao unleashed 20 factors in her second straight begin for the Cool Smashers sans eight-time Greatest Setter Jia De Guzman as a consequence of her Japan V.League stint and center blocker Ced Domingo, who is about to affix a Thai membership quickly. Kyla Atienza was additionally out with an undisclosed damage.
After taking part in sparingly within the opener of Creamline’s four-set win over Choco Mucho, reigning MVP Tots Carlos, chipped in 10 factors on high of eight digs and eight receptions to assist out libero Ella De Jesus, who had 10 digs instead of Atienza.
Creamline coach Sherwin Meneses expressed the group’s full help of Domingo in her upcoming Thailand stint.
“We’re very supportive identical to what we felt for Jia. It’s an excellent alternative for our gamers to play overseas and we received’t cease them,” mentioned Meneses in Filipino.
“Our group is all about our system not as particular person gamers. Whenever you observe and research the system, you possibly can lead our group.”
Creamline setter Kyle Negrito celebrates.–PVL PHOTO
Kyle Negrito had 13 glorious units as Jeanette Panaga chipped in seven factors together with two blocks and two aces that sparked Creamline’s comeback from a 12-15 deficit within the second set, the place the Cool Smashers unleashed eight straight factors to achieve a 20-15 benefit.
Alyssa Valdez continued to see restricted motion, showing solely within the second set and scoring three factors together with the final two hits within the body.
“I feel it was an excellent recreation for us as a result of everybody contributed and led the group realizing that Cignal is a robust group,” mentioned Meneses. “We nearly can’t hear one another due to this good crowd. However our familiarity grew to become our benefit.”
Creamline grabbed an early share of the lead with Petro Gazz and Chery Tiggo with similar 2-0 information and handed Cignal’s first defeat. The HD Spikers (1-1) slid to a quadruple tie with Choco Mucho, Akari, and PLDT.
Meneses assured Atienza’s return after they eye their third straight win towards the winless Gerflor Defenders (0-2) on Thursday at Ynares Heart Antipolo.
Invitationals MVP Ces Molina carried the HD Spikers with 17 factors, whereas Vanie Gandler and returning Jov Gonzaga had six factors every as they proceed to overlook Rachel Anne Daquis, who’s within the US for a training camp.
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Cignal battles Choco Mucho additionally on Thursday.
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