FILE–Creamline Cool Smashers within the PVL All-Filipino Cup semifinals. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.internet
MANILA, Philippines — Alyssa Valdez and the Creamline Cool Smashers proceed to financial institution on their familiarity and coach Sherwin Meneses’ system towards the hard-fighting Choco Mucho Flying Titans within the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) second All-Filipino Convention Finals.
Choco Mucho could also be a first-timer within the PVL finals however Valdez mentioned that their sister group, bannered by former UAAP stars Sisi Rondina and Maddie Madayag, pushed them to their limits in Recreation 1 earlier than they pulled off a hard-earned 25-23, 19-25, 26-24, 25-22 victory on Thursday at Mall of Asia Enviornment,
“I assume figuring out Choco Mucho, a lot of the gamers, they performed within the UAAP championships. They performed in huge stadiums, so they’re used to it even with the gang,” mentioned Valdez, who had 11 factors, 11 digs, and eight receptions.
Full belief within the system
Creamline Cool Smashers within the PVL All-Filipino Convention Finals. –PVL PHOTO
The Flying Titans put up a gallant stand in each set however the Cool Smashers nonetheless prevailed as they showcased their championship expertise and powerful bond.
“However for us, we’re actually banking on the system instilled by coach since day one, since final yr. We actually give our full belief to the system,” the three-time PVL MVP mentioned.
“Truthfully, I’m very, very happy with everybody as a result of all of us stepped up, whoever coach fielded. Coach had an amazing tactical technique through the sport.”
The 30-year-old Valdez credited Meneses, who motivated them to play their hearts out and belief one another, as their coach’s pre-game speak spelled the distinction in Recreation 1 to remain unbeaten within the match with 14 straight wins and remained unscathed towards Choco Mucho of their tenth assembly.
Jema Galanza, who joined arms with Tots Carlos in main the way in which in Recreation 1, admitted that the Flying Titans gave them a tricky problem, thanking Valdez for offering the clutch kills within the third set to carry the momentum to their facet.
“I’m so grateful to my teammates as a result of they didn’t quit, particularly clutch queen [Valdez]. She gave life to Creamline within the third set. She woke us up and if not for right here, we’d nonetheless be enjoying [another set] and even lose,” mentioned Galanza in Filipino. “We nonetheless have loads to work on so we will play higher in Recreation 2.”
Valdez relished their first-ever Finals duel towards Choco Mucho, hoping to finish their good run regardless of lacking Japan V.League setter Jia De Guzman and Nakhon Ratchasima center blocker Ced Domingo.
“I assume it’s a distinct problem for us this championship as a result of it’s our first time to face our sister group and everyone knows they improved loads. Completely different problem and completely different motivation this finals,” Valdez mentioned.
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The Cool Smashers eye to finish an All-Filipino ‘three-peat’ in Recreation 2 towards the Flying Titans on Saturday at Sensible Araneta Coliseum.