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The Creamline Cool Smashers celebrate a point against Choco Mucho in Game 1 of the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference Finals, May 9, 2024 at the Araneta Coliseum. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

The Choco Mucho Flying Titans and Creamline Cool Smashers battle in game 1 of the finals of the PVL All-Filipino Conference in Quezon City on May 9, 2024. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

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PVL All-Filipino Conference Finals

Camille Naredo

ABS-CBN News

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/171526554693120240509-pvl-creamline-chocomucho-MD-1514.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Creamline&#x27;s Jema Galanza goes for an attack against Choco Mucho in Game 1 of the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference Finals, May 9, 2024 at the Araneta Coliseum. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Creamline&#x27;s Jema Galanza goes for an attack against Choco Mucho in Game 1 of the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference Finals, May 9, 2024 at the Araneta Coliseum. <em>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA (<strong>UPDATED</strong>) -- The Creamline Cool Smashers are on the cusp of another Premier Volleyball League (PVL) championship after a sensational four-set triumph over the Choco Mucho Flying Titans on Thursday.</p><p>In front of over 17,000 fans at the Araneta Coliseum, the Cool Smashers recovered from a letdown in the opening set and displayed veteran poise in the ensuing frames en route to a 24-26, 25-20, 25-21, 25-16 triumph in Game 1 of the 2024 All-Filipino Finals.</p><p>Jema Galanza starred for Creamline with 20 points on 18 kills and two blocks on top of 13 receptions, while Tots Carlos added 17 points and Bea de Leon had 11 points, including five of the Cool Smashers&#x27; 11 blocks. As a team, they had a 64-51 advantage in kills against the Flying Titans. </p><p>Another win on Sunday&#x27;s Game 2 will give Creamline its eighth championship in the league, and second straight after ruling the Second All-Filipino Conference in the 2023 season of the PVL. This also gave them a measure of revenge against the Flying Titans, after their sister team secured a breakthrough five-set win when they met in the semifinals.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/4/30/pvl-choco-mucho-captures-breakthrough-win-vs-creamline-in-comeback-fashion-1821">READ: Choco Mucho captures breakthrough win vs Creamline in comeback fashion</a></div><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/5/1/creamline-can-t-dwell-on-first-ever-loss-to-choco-mucho-says-galanza-2102">READ: Creamline can&#x27;t dwell on first-ever loss to Choco Mucho, says Galanza</a></div><p>&quot;Dagdag morale sa amin [ito],&quot; said Galanza. &quot;&#x27;Yung momentum, nasa amin. Pero sabi nga ni coach, hindi ito &#x27;yung time para mag-celebrate kasi isa pa lang ang napapanalo namin.&quot;</p><p>The Cool Smashers were poised for a win in the opening set after surging ahead, 23-20, off a Carlos attack. But their errors, along with big hits from Choco Mucho&#x27;s Sisi Rondina, kept the Flying Titans alive. Back-to-back kills by Rondina made it 25-24, and a surprise hit from Deanna Wong gave Choco Mucho the come-from-behind win. </p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/171526559251020240509-pvl-creamline-chocomucho-MD-0618.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="The Creamline Cool Smashers celebrate a point against Choco Mucho in Game 1 of the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference Finals, May 9, 2024 at the Araneta Coliseum. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">The Creamline Cool Smashers celebrate a point against Choco Mucho in Game 1 of the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference Finals, May 9, 2024 at the Araneta Coliseum. <em>Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</em></span></span></span></div><p>But Creamline turned the tables against Choco Mucho in the second and third sets, wherein they erased big deficits and snatched the win in the endgame. In Set 2, the Flying Titans had a 10-3 lead only for Creamline to win 16 of the next 19 points for a 19-13 advantage. A down-the-line attack from Alyssa Valdez made it 23-16, before Choco Mucho made a late run to get within three, 23-20. </p><p>The deficit was too much, however: Isa Molde committed an attack error, and Galanza powered past the Choco Mucho net defense to equalize the match. </p><p>In the third frame, the Flying Titans pulled away for a 12-5 lead, only for Creamline to work their way back anew. Playing a big role in their run were their bench players, with de Leon, Michele Gumabao, and reserve setter Mafe Galanza keying their comeback. An ace by de Leon gave Creamline the lead for good, 21-20, and three consecutive kills by the elder Galanza gave the Cool Smashers a one-set lead.</p><p>It was an advantage that they would not relinquish. After trailing 10-13 in the fourth frame, Creamline gained its rhythm this time with Bernadeth Pons giving them the lift. Gumabao and Galanza took turns in firing past the Choco Mucho defense before a net touch by Rondina gave Creamline the match winner. </p><p>&quot;&#x27;Di pa tapos &#x27;yung laban,&quot; Creamline coach Sherwin Meneses warned. &quot;Kailangan maka-dalawa ka. Importante na nakuha namin &#x27;yung Game 1, then tatrabahuhin namin &#x27;yung Game 2.&quot;</p><p>Rondina finished with 27 points in the loss, while Royse Tubino scored 15. The Flying Titans, who are making a second straight Finals appearance, will hope to bounce back when they play again on Sunday at the Big Dome.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/5/6/maddie-madayag-proud-of-choco-mucho-s-growth-we-ve-come-a-long-way-1756">Maddie Madayag is proud of Choco Mucho&#x27;s growth: &#x27;We&#x27;ve come a long way&#x27;</a></div><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/5/5/pvl-choco-mucho-sets-up-finals-rematch-against-creamline-2048">Choco Mucho pushes back Petro Gazz, books Finals showdown with Creamline</a></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEOS:</strong></div><div><strong><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/d4qZQ07RvCc?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><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/tUwpv_bLhm8?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></strong><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div>

<p>The Creamline Cool Smashers are on the cusp of another Premier Volleyball League (PVL) crown after a sensational four-set triumph over the Choco Mucho Flying Titans, Thursday.</p>

The Creamline Cool Smashers are on the cusp of another Premier Volleyball League (PVL) crown after a sensational four-set triumph over the Choco Mucho Flying Titans, Thursday.

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Creamline on brink of another title with big win over Choco Mucho

Camille Naredo,

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Published May 09, 2024 10:14 PM PHT

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Updated May 10, 2024 02:11 AM PHT

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