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PVL AFC 25 Creamline vs. Akari - -7448

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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/1743499906099PVL AFC 25 Creamline vs. Akari - -7448.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">The Creamline Cool Smashers. <em>PVL Media Bureau</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA, Philippines<strong> (UPDATED)</strong> – After losing in its first game, Creamline bounced back bigtime as it breezed past Akari, 25-18, 25-19, 25-19, to enter the win column of the 2024-25 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference Semifinals, Tuesday at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.</p><p>Playmaker Kyle Negrito made sure to enable her spikers, listing 24 excellent sets in just three sets while adding four points.</p><p>Outside hitter Bernadeth Pons had an all-around game with 17 points done on 16 attacks to go with 15 excellent receptions and 12 excellent digs, while Pangs Panaga and Tots Carlos chipped in 13 points each.</p><p>Skipper Alyssa Valdez almost breached the twin-digit territory with nine points.</p><p>Coach Sherwin Meneses knew the weight of this game to keep their bid for a five-peat alive.</p><p>The Cool Smashers have always entered the championship series since the 2023 First All-Filipino Conference -- and they hope to keep it that way.</p><p>&quot;Napakaimportante ng game kasi parang do-or-die sa ’min yung games. Para makabawi, stay focused lang talaga. Teamwork, nandun pa rin. ‘Di pwedeng mag-blame kung sinong may kulang,&quot; said Meneses after the match.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2025/3/29/pvl-inclusion-in-alas-pilipinas-wishlist-a-huge-boost-for-eli-soyud-justine-jazareno-2024"><strong>READ: PVL: Inclusion in Alas Pilipinas wishlist a huge boost for Eli Soyud, Justine Jazareno</strong></a></div><p>The Cool Smashers nabbed the opener after a 6-0 rally early, pulling away for good from the 4-6 count while neutralizing efforts from the Chargers to mount a comeback.</p><p>Akari had a 13-8 cushion early in the succeeding period, but the Cool Smashers refused to back down, dissolving that separation and establishing a lead of their own with a 15-4 run to win that frame for a 2-0 set lead.</p><p>Continuing their efforts in the final chapter, the Creamline side uncorked an 8-2 run from the 14-13 mark en route to the triumph and close out the match in one hour and 31 minutes.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2025/3/29/pvl-petro-gazz-takes-down-rival-creamline-for-winning-start-to-semis-2234"><strong>READ: PVL: Petro Gazz takes down rival Creamline for winning start to semis</strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2025/3/30/pvl-valdez-calls-on-creamline-to-move-forward-after-loss-to-petrogazz-1849"><strong>READ: PVL: Valdez calls on Creamline to &#x27;move forward&#x27; after loss to PetroGazz</strong></a></div><p>For their part, the Chargers failed to sustain momentum after winning against Choco Mucho last Saturday at the Ynares Center Antipolo.</p><p>Eli Soyud, who had a career-best performance last time, was held to 11 points. Notably, Ivy Lacsina, who has yet to show up in a big way this round, only registered eight attack points.</p><p>Creamline and Akari, which currently have identical records at 1-1, go for their second wins on Thursday against Choco Mucho and Petro Gazz, respectively.</p><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/fFmkOZQnbWg?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

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PVL: Creamline cruises past Akari, stays in hunt for Finals spot

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published April 01, 2025 05:59 PM PHT

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Updated April 01, 2025 06:50 PM PHT

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