Petro Gazz Angels.–PVL PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines — Petro Gazz overwhelmed F2 Logistics in straight units, 25-22, 27-25, 25-14, to remain excellent within the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) second All-Filipino Convention on Thursday at Sta. Rosa Sports activities Complicated in Laguna.
The Cargo Movers have been on the verge of tying the sport to 1 set apiece once they held a 24-23 benefit within the second body. However Aiza Maizo-Pontillas and Jonah Sabete got here to the rescue for the Angels saving two set factors and tying the sport at 25-all.
Ara Galang’s assault error put Petro Gazz forward, 26-25, earlier than Sabete’s crosscourt kill gave her crew a two-set benefit. The Angels dominated the third with a 20-9 unfold and by no means regarded again to dispatch the Cargo Movers in a single hour and 32 minutes.
“I’m actually pleased as a result of the ladies held their floor, particularly within the second set. We have been up throughout the early a part of the set however then someplace within the center we had a number of lapses. I used to be pleased that they have been capable of catch up and reduce our errors. The veterans contained in the courtroom have been capable of maintain the crew collectively, particularly within the essential stretch,” mentioned Petro Gazz coach Timmy Sto. Tomas in Filipino.
Petro Gazz’s Jonah Sabete.–PVL PHOTO
Petro Gazz has but to drop a set in 4 video games as they be a part of the Creamline Cool Smashers on high with similar 4-0 information. However for first-time PVL coach Sto. Tomas, the eagerness of his gamers saved their slate clear.
“It’s extra of preparation lang and find out how to encourage the ladies as a result of they’ve the drive and I’m pleased to show them as a result of everybody’s very desirous to study and win. I feel we’re on the identical be aware, all of us need to study and win,” he mentioned.
Sabete and Ranya Musa led the collective effort of the Angels with 11 factors every. Remy Palma and Grethcel Soltones chipped in 9 factors every, whereas Pontillas scored six markers on high of 16 digs.
Musa, a returning Angel, attributed their spectacular exhibiting to setter Djanel Cheng, who dished out 14 glorious units and fired two aces to complete with 4 factors.
“I belief my teammates, particularly ate Djanel as a result of she’s the setter and she or he drives our crew. The way in which coach Timmy coaches us in coaching additionally helps me in enhancing my recreation,” mentioned the center blocker. “Our confidence additionally went up within the third set as a result of we don’t need to let F2 power one other tight set like they did within the second. So we tried our greatest [to pull away.]”
Petro Gazz takes on Chery Tiggo on Saturday at Philsports Enviornment earlier than going through Creamline on November 9 on the identical venue in Pasig Metropolis.
Jolina Dela Cruz was the lone vivid spot for the Cargo Movers with 13 factors together with three aces as Ivy Lacsina was restricted to eight factors on a 4-of-42 spiking clip.
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F2 Logistics dropped to a 2-2 report tied with Cignal. The Cargo Movers attempt to bounce again towards Farm Contemporary (0-5) on Tuesday.