Video games Saturday
(PhilSports Area)
1:30 p.m. – Kobe Shinwa College vs ZUS Espresso
4 p.m. – PLDT vs Cignal
6:30 p.m. – Creamline vs Chery Tiggo
MANILA, Philippines — Creamline launched its title-retention bid with a nerve-wracking 22-25, 25-17, 22-25, 25-11, 15-8 victory over Cignal Thursday within the PVL Invitational on the PhilSports Area in Pasig Metropolis.
Michele Gumabao performed like a juggernaut and unleashed 22 factors on 18 assaults and 4 blocks to energy the Cool Smashers to their first victory on this brief, six-team showcase.
It was additionally a win that eased the dynastic franchise’s woes in enjoying the complete, five-set route.
“It’s good to win a fifth set match as a result of we misplaced two within the final convention. It’s good to beat it,” stated Gumabao.
Jema Galanza likewise got here by huge by uncorking 18 factors, whereas skipper Alyssa Valdez did what she beloved most —stepping up huge within the deciding set the place she scored three essential factors in ending with 11 hits.
Curiously, Valdez, who had struggled the previous two years as a result of varied accidents, presided over the crew’s ground protection with 12 digs and 14 receptions.
PVL on Tour Most Precious Participant Erika Santos couldn’t discover her rhythm on this one and was restricted to simply 11 factors.
Heather Guino-o tried to hold the load and wound up with a team-best 21 factors nevertheless it wasn’t sufficient to stop the HD Spikers from stumbling to their first defeat.
In the meantime, ZUS Espresso has taken over visitor squad Kurashiki Ablaze after the Japanese membership crew backed out on the final minute.
The Thunderbelles conflict with Kobe Shinwa College, which was left the lone overseas visitor crew after Kurashiki’s withdrawal, in Saturday’s resumption on the similar Pasig venue.
