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PVL AFC 26 Creamline vs. Akari --6402

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1775563886457PVL AFC 26 Creamline vs. Akari --6402.JPG" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">The Creamline Cool Smashers. <em>PVL Media Bureau</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA<strong> (UPDATED) </strong>— Creamline punched the last ticket to the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference Semifinals.</p><p>The Cool Smashers made a return to the semis—after missing out in the 2025 Reinforced—by sending Akari packing, 25-23, 25-20, 16-25, 25-16, in the play-ins on Tuesday at the Filoil Centre in San Juan.</p><p>They rebounded in the final frame after getting outplayed in the set prior, unleashing a 12-4 run to create a cushion so wide the Chargers could not make their way back into the match.</p><p>The Tina Salak-coached squad survived three match points, only for Grethcel Soltones&#x27; serve to hit the net — a crucial error that sent Creamline to the next round.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2026/4/7/pvl-vintage-alyssa-valdez-wills-creamline-to-semis-berth-2338"><strong>READ: PVL: Vintage Alyssa Valdez wills Creamline to semis berth<br/></strong></a></div><p>Alyssa Valdez took charge once more, proving why she is &quot;The Phenom&quot; with 20 points, 19 excellent digs and eight excellent receptions, leading the pack through the offense and defense.</p><p>&quot;I&#x27;m very, very happy and proud sa lahat ng teammates ko, hindi lang dito sa game na &#x27;to, but during practices, talagang binibigay na namin lahat para ready and prepared kami for today&#x27;s game,&quot; said the 32-year-old veteran.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2026/3/28/pons-creamline-vow-to-return-stronger-after-fumbling-bid-to-secure-semis-slot-vs-cignal-1430"><strong>READ: PVL: Pons, Creamline vow to return stronger after fumbling bid to secure semis slot vs Cignal</strong></a></div><p>She did not act alone, with Bernadeth Pons (13 points), Pangs Panaga (12 points), and Tots Carlos (10 points) all providing valuable contributions too to the Creamline scoring.</p><p>Behind all of that was Kyle Negrito, who had a surprise starting role for tonight&#x27;s crucial match, listing 23 excellent sets to orchestrate the Cool Smashers&#x27; spiking.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2026/4/1/pvl-alyssa-valdez-welcomes-healthy-competition-vs-cignal-1000"><strong>READ: PVL: Creamline&#x27;s Alyssa Valdez welcomes &#x27;healthy competition&#x27; vs Cignal<br/></strong></a></div><p>On the other hand, Akari showed glimpses of its potential in the tournament, highlighted by a winning streak that lasted for several matches, including a preliminary round win over Creamline.</p><p>Before bowing out, Ivy Lacsina had 13 points, Fifi Sharma chipped in 12, while Ced Domingo and Eli Soyud also had 11 markers each for Akari.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div><em><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/EBKk1BHWXZQ?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></em><br/></div>

<p>Creamline punched the last ticket to the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference Semifinals.</p>

Creamline punched the last ticket to the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference Semifinals.

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PVL: Creamline sends Akari packing to complete Final Four cast

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published April 07, 2026 08:56 PM PHT

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Updated April 08, 2026 12:52 AM PHT

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