Petro Gazz stopped Chery Tiggo on its tracks, opening the PVL semifinals with a resounding four-set win.
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00:00Petrogas didn't have M.J. Phillips during that time as Alvarez-Sickel starts things off with a cross-court attack.
00:11As we get back to this match, we are at a deadlock.
00:15One all to start things off in this first set.
00:19They go to Phillips, soft touch, red well.
00:22They go to Lowry. Cheng finds Brooke.
00:27And Brooke just challenging the blockers as we turn it over to Brani Reyes.
00:33Earlier, you know, the blocking of Cheritigo.
00:36They are third overall and that's what's working for them so far as Abby Marano gets another.
00:43So far, things working really well here for the Cheritigo crossovers.
00:49M.J. Phillips is blocked.
00:51Very surprising turn of events here in our first set.
01:00Babalik sa Cheri. Petrogas has it now.
01:03They go to Sabete. Off the block, two points and two straight ones here for Jonah Sabete.
01:13Bikar finds Karandaang, denied.
01:17Lowry, tempiatura. Saet goes to Palma.
01:25Saet really angels, recognizing Palma was ready for that back set.
01:33Deep bench, lots of talented players in their pool just at the net.
01:37Won by Petrogas.
01:39They find Brooke.
01:41Dug up by Jen.
01:43Cheat, back set.
01:45A little bit of a miscue here for the angels.
01:48Caused the error for them.
01:50Also too tight.
01:52Aya was ready for that block.
01:55The arm, pero mas nauna na si Aya.
02:00Cheat.
02:01To Brooke.
02:03And there is something going on here with Brooke Van Sickle.
02:07Relay of the Cheritigo crossover.
02:11They did their homework. They're executing.
02:14They're blocking.
02:16Too hard there for Van Sickle.
02:18Cheritigo, fourth best blocking team.
02:21Averaging 2.18 per set here in the AFC.
02:24So far, it has been working for them this match.
02:28They go to Brooke again.
02:30Ops for a different approach.
02:32And because we have the blocking here,
02:35Brooke really needs to put more variety in her attacks.
02:38Just like this.
02:39An off-speed attack.
02:41Everyone was ready for a power hit.
02:43Talking about Cheritigo, more decisive.
02:46Meanwhile, body language on the side of Petroga seems a bit off.
02:51A little frustrated.
02:55Combination.
02:57And that is it for set number one.
03:02Third best striker.
03:04Third best blocker.
03:06First best server.
03:08Seventh best digger.
03:09And third best receiver.
03:11That is how good Van Sickle is.
03:14Ayel has run out of things to say.
03:17But you know, Brooke really, we keep mentioning it,
03:21but she has just done wonders to this Petrogas team.
03:24So right now, we're all wondering what is happening.
03:27So far, Petrogas is able to sustain their momentum,
03:32their lead in this set.
03:34Phillips again.
03:40All throughout her collegiate career until here in the pros.
03:46Cheng, back set to Brooke Van Sickle.
03:49And Brooke is denied.
03:54Trying to up his players.
03:57Van Sickle.
03:59Powering through the blockers of the crossovers.
04:04Cherry Tigo just reading her well.
04:08She just has to adjust.
04:10There's no other way around it.
04:12Because the crossovers, you know,
04:14they're played as if there's no pressure.
04:16In our match today, as MJ Phillips now with six points,
04:20she will serve.
04:21That's a good one.
04:23Ooh, a quick attack from Caradang.
04:28On the floor defense so far.
04:33Get back to this match.
04:35Here comes EJ.
04:37Nothing yet.
04:39Chance here.
04:42Sabete.
04:44That's outside.
04:45Ooh, there's a check on that.
04:47Good call by our first referee.
04:49As play continues.
04:51Sabete serving.
04:56Back set to Lowry.
04:59Cheng finds Brooke.
05:01And Brooke Van Sickle on fire here in the second set.
05:05Because EJ Lowry has been powering through.
05:09Especially because we're seeing a much, you know,
05:11more aggressive Cherry Tigo crossover scheme,
05:13especially in the attacking.
05:14Here comes EJ Lowry.
05:16Right on cue.
05:18A great block there from Petrogas.
05:23It is 21 serving 16.
05:26Bikar to Lowry.
05:31Cheng finds Brooke.
05:33Off the block.
05:35Abby on deck to serve for the Red Shirts.
05:39It's a good one and it is an ace for Abby Marano.
05:44They are down by one.
05:47They have been locked in all throughout.
05:51Steady reception.
05:53They go to Brooke.
05:54They're gonna chase it.
05:56Not enough speed for EJ and Ara.
06:00It is just a two-point lead here for Petrogas Ayala.
06:04Anything can happen.
06:05Here comes Aya.
06:07Ball is still live.
06:08Great coverage for the crossovers.
06:10As Janelle will go to Nang Aiza.
06:16Aya will try one more time.
06:19Brooke.
06:21And a chance here for the crossovers.
06:23They go to Zaa Karandang.
06:27Van Sickle.
06:31Brooke.
06:32Off the block.
06:34And that is what Van Sickle can do.
06:38Petrogas Angels have a set point now.
06:42They need a good swing.
06:44And Aya.
06:49Cherry has it.
06:51They go to Aya for the drop.
06:55Petrogas looking alert here.
06:58Back to Aya.
07:00And she's doing everything she can.
07:03Maiza Pontillas.
07:06That is inside.
07:11They should be happy because Petrogas now at a three-point push.
07:15Make that a four-point push.
07:17A block here of Brooke Van Sickle.
07:22Playing more cohesively as Van Sickle with a perfect block there against Abby Marano.
07:30Like the Cherry Tigo that played in the first two sets.
07:35It's a different vibe that we're getting here from the crossovers.
07:39It has been an exchange here for Petrogas and Cherry.
07:44We saw in the first set, Cherry Tigo won.
07:47Second set, Petrogas.
07:48And now it's looking like the Petrogas Angels are ready.
07:53It's six serving eleven.
07:57Cheng will go to Brooke.
08:07And the thing is they allow each other to shine when the time calls for it.
08:13But what about Maiza Pontillas?
08:15Here we see Rodriguez joining her teammates on the court for the first time today.
08:19We got Rodriguez!
08:22Instant impact.
08:25And just being given that opportunity to really show what you can do and what you can contribute to this team.
08:32Ball is still playable.
08:35Although it's going to be a challenge, you're going to call a floor touch.
08:39And Aya Lara only scoring two points here in this set, surprisingly enough.
08:45They bump it to Shaya Adorador.
08:47Straight to the hands of Sabete.
08:49They find Brooke VanSickle.
08:52Nandoon Cicestra.
08:53Bless. They go for the drop.
08:58Bikar to Shaya.
09:00She's blocked.
09:02Great coverage from Galang.
09:05MJ!
09:09Seth with a push!
09:10Finds the open spot.
09:13It is a seven point lead here for the Petrogas Angels.
09:17Ayel, so they do need to do exactly that.
09:20Close the gap.
09:21Because, I mean, Brooke VanSickle, for example,
09:26goes to show how mentally tough she is as a player.
09:33Backset.
09:35Back to Petrogas.
09:37VanSickle.
09:40Bikar.
09:41To Pauline Gaston.
09:45On the middles.
09:46Losing that block.
09:50MJ Phillips has an answer to that attack by Gaston.
09:54And as you said, we got the middles.
09:57It's almost as if Petrogas is saying, if you can do that, we can do it too.
10:01Here comes Ara.
10:03Oh, good.
10:04Saved there by Sabete.
10:06Followed up by Temperatura.
10:08Ball is alive.
10:09Ball is alive.
10:10They gave it to Pauline Gaston.
10:12Great rebound.
10:14VanSickle for the back row.
10:18Galang tries her hand.
10:21And it is outside.
10:22Goes a little too wide for Galang.
10:26It is 15 serving 22.
10:29We got Shaya Adorador.
10:34MJ Phillips, that was already a little too tight.
10:37Defense.
10:38Their third in blocking.
10:39Their second in digging.
10:41And that will give them a lot of opportunity to convert.
10:43But right now, they're not able to execute.
10:47And that is something that they need to figure out in the remainder of this match.
10:52Because it looks like this third set will be going to the Petrogas Angels.
10:57And right now, get a run with some combination plays.
11:00Deliver some points to gain that confidence and momentum.
11:06Petrogas looking like a well-oiled machine here.
11:09In the third, Cess Robles is blocked.
11:13And the Petrogas Angels are one set closer.
11:20So they need her right now.
11:22As Bikar gets a service ace right on the line.
11:27To defend because it's faster.
11:29It hits the floor faster.
11:31That's right.
11:32We're at a deadlock to all.
11:34Shaya, she's blocked.
11:37A little too late for Adina.
11:39She said that her goal was to make it to the semis.
11:41And it feels surreal to her that she's actually here now with the Petrogas Angels.
11:46She also let me know that since meeting MJ Phillips, they've meshed really well.
11:51That's exactly who she is.
11:53Very unbothered.
11:55Very cool, calm, and collected no matter what happens.
12:00Sabete puts it away here for the Gas Volleyball after the pandemic.
12:07But look at her now.
12:09She has a lot to thank.
12:10She said she's very thankful for this crossover scheme.
12:13For really embracing her and giving her a shot.
12:16And also, she's not just any player in the crossover.
12:19She's a seed for Maisa Pontillas.
12:23Bikar to Abby.
12:26And Abby's been silent.
12:28Van Sickle drops a bomb.
12:35We gotta remember that for future reference.
12:38And you know, he's been trying to instill this mindset to the player.
12:42Stay in the moment, react to whatever motion is happening right now.
12:47And there you go.
12:49Great response coming from Aranio.
12:52Right now, this is an important set for the crossovers if they want to extend this match.
12:58They gotta wake up here.
13:00But not under the watch of MJ Phillips.
13:04And they gotta do something to serve for the white shirt.
13:0716 serving 10.
13:10Nabor to Adorador.
13:13Popped up by Cheng.
13:15They give this one to Sabete.
13:18Ball is still playable.
13:23Maisa Pontillas.
13:26But right now, they're sort of slowing down.
13:28But they can't afford to slow down.
13:30Especially at this point of the match.
13:32That's right.
13:35Oh, we got a collision here between Shaya.
13:39Head-on collision.
13:44And that's going to be a point here for Pedregas.
13:48Very uncharacteristic, you know, of Jona Sabete.
13:51The second best spiker in terms of the rankings.
13:55That's right. 39.13% success rate.
14:00Galang with a dagger!
14:03A surprise combination play there.
14:07But she has been phenomenal here with the Cheritigo crossovers.
14:12Definitely a resurgence of Ara Galang.
14:15She'll try again!
14:17This time, she's blocked!
14:20This time, Pedregas.
14:26Good serve.
14:29Ara again from the left.
14:31They were anticipating that one.
14:34Morente gives it to Sabete.
14:37A more careful attack, yes, but blocked.
14:40That's right.
14:41Right now, Pedregas at match point.
14:45Nabor with a one-two play. Unsuccessful.
14:48Brooke Bettsickle goes cross to end this match.
14:53And what a fitting win.