MANILA, Philippines — The Creamline Cool Smashers finally scored a victory against the F2 Logistics Cargo Movers when it mattered most as they drew first ...
While an 8-3 run by F2 got them within four, 18-22, after an Ivy Lacsina block on Celine Domingo, the Cool Smashers were able to regain their bearings in time. But Creamline's dominant start in Set 4 proved to be the backbreaker for the Cargo Movers as they were unable to break the distance. In Set 2, Creamline used a 9-0 run midway through the set to create distance over the Cargo Movers, 13-6, with a Carlos kill through the block. Even with a hiccup in the third set where they were unable to get the sweep, Creamline quickly recovered with a hot start in Set 4 to set the tone. Pero happy kami naka-isa na kami sa F2." "Syempre, happy kami kasi it's [the] semifinals na eh.
The Creamline Cool Smashers finally got one against the F2 Logistics in the PVL -- and it happened in a most crucial part of the All-Filipino tilt.
Down by two in the third, F2 stole the lead as Creamline suffered into a maze of errors, 16-15. Elaine Kasilag tried to spark an F2 run with a couple of hits but their errors halted their momentum. MANILA (UPDATED) -- The Creamline Cool Smashers finally got one against the F2 Logistics Cargo Movers in the Premier Volleyball League -- and it happened in a most crucial part of the All-Filipino Conference.
Behind Tots Carlos and Michele Gumabao, Creamline moved on the cusp of a fifth consecutive All-Filipino finals appearance after fending off F2.
Ced Domingo and Michelle Gumabao scored on consecutive possessions to keep the Cool Smashers alive but Kim Fajardo won a joust against Panaga before Kasilag roofed Jema Galanza to push F2 Logistics at set point, 24-21. Ivy Lacsina and Dy failed to communicate on the receive which pushed the Cool Smashers at set point before Tots Carlos drilled an off-the-block hit to finish the game. Gumabao saved a point but Kasilag pushed the game to a fourth set with a cross-court attack.
Tots Carlos leads the Cool Smashers to the semis-opening win. PHOTO: Patrick Romero. CREAMLINE avenged its elimination ...
Spin.ph Pero happy kami naka-isa na kami sa F2," head coach Sherwin Meneses said after the Cool Smashers bowed to F2 Logistics in all their matches until today. [Jema Galanza](https://www.spin.ph/tag/jema-galanza) added 12 markers while Pangs Panaga exploded in the second set and scored six of the Cool Smashers' 12-2 run to finish with 11. "Happy kami kasi it's [the] semifinals na eh. [Michele Gumabao](https://www.spin.ph/tag/michele-gumabao) fired eight of her 19 attacks in the fourth set to finish with 22 points.
Two-time PVL MVP Tots Carlos and Michele Gumabao each score at least 20 points as Creamline breaks through over F2 to take the PVL semifinal opener.
“Of course, we’re happy with the [first-ever] win, because it’s now the semifinals,” said Creamline head coach Sherwin Meneses in Filipino. Elaine Kasilag added 11 points as Macandili-Catindig quickly returned from her wedding with a respectable 20 excellent dig-outing. Two-time league MVP Tots Carlos erupted for a big triple-double in the breakthrough win with 22 points, 17 excellent digs, and 15 excellent receptions as the Cool Smashers moved to the cusp of their fifth straight All-Filipino finals dating back to 2017.
MANILA, Philippines — Creamline finally got one over F2 Logistics as the defending champion outplayed the first-time semifinalist for a 26-24, 25-18, 22-25, ...
Carlos and Domingo stopped the bleeding with back-to-back attacks followed by Iris Tolenada’s attack error to take a two-set advantage. Playmaker Jia De Guzman also shone with 26 excellent sets and four points, including two aces. But we’re happy to finally get one against F2,” said Creamline coach Sherwin Meneses in Filipino. “We’re happy because it’s good timing to win against them. But coach always tells us to focus on our own team, not our opponents.” “Good thing it happened here in the semis.
Michele Gumabao incurred late game errors in Creamline's elimination round game against F2 Logistics on February 18 in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League ...
"We really just have to work, exert effort and train. All I was thinking was to make up for my errors. I really wanted to atone for it for my teammates.
F2 Logistics succumbed to Creamline in Game One of their best-of-three semifinals series in the 2023 PVL All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena, ...
"She's the one who's going to tell me when she's finally ready to play. I'll try to talk about her injuries amidst her rehabs but other than that, she has to tell me that she's ready." "I'm not gonna risk the other conferences for just one game. We lost because we lost and not for any other reasons." That's why it's very hard for us coaches to push them because when they stop, they totally stop. "This is different because it's the semifinals.
"Talo kami kasi ayaw namin ngayon, mas gusto ng Creamline. 'Yun yung dahilan," she said after the Cargo Movers, who were missing its star player Myla Pablo, ...
This is a different ball game now," she said. But a crucial center line fault called on Kim Kianna Dy and a miscommunication on the side of F2 gave Creamline the advantage, 24-25, allowing Tots Carlos to attack out in the open, 24-26. This is the semifinals. This is not just a random game. They can't stop connecting with each other kasi one point is very important, like for example the first set where in 'di sila nag communicate diba? They played well."