Five grueling sets was it took for the Creamline Cool Smashers to vanquish Choco Mucho in the Finals anew, winning a record-extending 8th PVL title.
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00:00where Chocomucho gets the first point.
00:02Now, Neil, a lot of that game number one,
00:06as we see Todd Scarless here,
00:08score the first point for Green Line.
00:10Reminded me of the finals last December
00:12of the seven titles of Green Line.
00:15This has got to be the toughest conference
00:17that they've gone through,
00:18other than the losses that they've had, obviously.
00:22And that is credit to all the teams
00:23that have really improved their lineup
00:25and given incredible challenge to the defending champions.
00:29They were at the brink of elimination
00:30against the Petrogas Angels,
00:32and that win just propelled them forward.
00:35When they won that nail-biter of a game against the Angels,
00:38they weren't that jolly,
00:40because they were just very serious
00:42because they want to extend this to a winner-take-all.
00:45I'll tell you a quick story,
00:46but let's finish this rally first.
00:49During the introductions,
00:51don't mind the crowd, the cheering.
00:54So maybe that has something to do with it today, Neil,
00:57for a team that's desperate for a win
01:00to stay alive in this series.
01:0215-9 is the score.
01:03Dina to Maddie, Maddie hangs!
01:06-...reception efficiency in game number one.
01:10She was an underrated player in game number one
01:13because of the performance of Gemma Galanza.
01:15Medyo na-overshadow yung numbers ni Kyla Tenza,
01:18but there were a lot of instances
01:20that she saved Green Line
01:23dahil sa mga depensa at yung mga hinahabal niya na bola.
01:27Also in check for the Flying Titans.
01:30Just enough balance of celebration and focus.
01:35Zizi Rodina, because you can't just put her in the left pin.
01:38She's very athletic.
01:40You can put a combination play in the middle,
01:43in the right side, even in the back row.
01:45Zizi Rodina, who looks very determined today
01:47after the loss of their school yesterday in the finals.
01:50They're probably feeling a little wounded
01:52for their school, too.
01:54Dots rolls it to the other side.
01:57Bumalik, Zizi with a dig.
02:00Domingo, Bumalik, Dina, back to Royce.
02:04Royce changes the angle, and Tenza was there.
02:07Risa tips it.
02:10I think they're going to call that one already.
02:12Four-touch.
02:19Once with the pass.
02:24Molde with the attack, sent back.
02:26They'll go to Tobino.
02:27No, they go to Zizi.
02:29Bumalik sa Chocomucho with another rehash here.
02:32Recycled offense.
02:34Dug by Tobino.
02:36Zizi again, rolls it.
02:39Dots will save this one, and sent it to Gemma Galaza!
02:44Na, isya pa!
02:45And that's the kind of...
02:48Get it, get it, get it, get it!
02:53Gemma.
02:55PDL, nakahatak ng konti do, Neil.
02:58Isa gilas on the left side,
03:00head channel management programming.
03:01Right in the middle, Ms. Shana G. Olaso,
03:04channels and content management.
03:06Signal TV, Incorporated, all in attendance here,
03:10watching this Chocomucho first set win.
03:14And when we use the word easier,
03:16we're talking about four, Zizi Rondina.
03:21Zizi tries again.
03:23The slide by Atienza.
03:24Thoughts on the counter-attack, bumalik.
03:31Kill bump!
03:32Sherry Nunag, 16-15.
03:37Ready for Coach Sherwin.
03:39They go back to Zizi here.
03:41Dug by Galaza.
03:44Nobody taking the second ball!
03:54Finally, a stop to the run,
03:57as Sherry Nunag hits that ball.
04:02Down by three.
04:04Here's you from the top from Sherry Nunag.
04:07They need more of those hits
04:09if they want to come back here in set number two.
04:12That's good!
04:13It's playable!
04:15Good reaction there by Chocomucho.
04:17Good reaction by Nunag.
04:19Michelle delays it.
04:22And Tina Wong moves away from the ball.
04:24Coach Sherwin-Meneses have worked for the Cool Smashers.
04:29Mapping Galanza, dishing out a couple of hard serves.
04:31Michelle Gumabao now joining the scouting picture.
04:35Bernadette Pons also helping in offense.
04:40Galanza joining in for the fun of defense,
04:42talking about mapping Galanza.
04:44It's going to be the end of set number two.
04:48Four-point deficit.
04:52Dug by Arrocha.
04:57Dug by Wong.
04:58Arrocha with a chase!
05:00Great pick up there.
05:03Rebound, deflection,
05:05back set,
05:07Arrocha gets it.
05:09And again, Wong,
05:11Madayag puts it away!
05:15These are the effective substitutions
05:17for Coach Dante Alinsunuron.
05:19Her main goal is to defend that floor.
05:28Sharp serve by Regine.
05:30Michelle deflected there.
05:34Cece from behind had to adjust though.
05:37Mafe able to dig it up.
05:40What a tough...
05:42Spank by Gemma.
05:44Tobino just sends it over.
05:45Counterattack here to Michelle again.
05:48Off the rebound.
05:49Wong.
05:54Too close to the net!
05:57Gumabao, second set win.
06:04Cece.
06:08Michelle.
06:10Cece with a dig.
06:12Tobino.
06:15Gemma asking for it.
06:16She gets it!
06:17And that's why anyone can score for their squad.
06:22The style is different, right, Neil?
06:26Gemma all alone!
06:28Nobody home!
06:31Scissor play, suddenly back to the left.
06:35Tobino with a good serve.
06:38Calansa.
06:40She's coming over for herself.
06:42She scored again.
06:43This time, return to center!
06:46This is what we've been looking for, numbers.
06:49When it comes to blocking,
06:50because every time she has a big number in the...
06:53Wednesday, we'll have the UEP...
06:56Game two.
06:57Yeah.
07:00Nice adjustment there in midair by Royce Tobino.
07:05What is your opinion?
07:07It's not as fast as Creamline wants this game to be.
07:11Just raise it up.
07:12That's what they're saying to players like that.
07:15Whatever.
07:16That's the mentality of 1CC Rondina.
07:19What a pickup there by Arrocha.
07:22But a chance ball for Creamline here.
07:24De Grito will go to Panaga, who puts it away!
07:2918.
07:32De Grito is trying to establish a faster...
07:35She might be the third person
07:38to actually get into the double-digit mark
07:39more than flying tight.
07:40Much needed.
07:42Ooh, very tight!
07:45Ponce apologizing.
07:46That's like the second tight, second ball.
07:51Valdez gets us going for this rally.
07:53General receiving.
07:55Sisi on the right pin!
07:56Good reaction by Gemma.
08:00Rondina again.
08:01Oh!
08:02What a spot!
08:04But it's still playable!
08:07Look at this!
08:09Choco on the attack!
08:14What a scramble by Creamline!
08:18On the floor for the Cool Smashers,
08:20but Cherry Munag was just so resilient
08:24in a transition.
08:25Look at that.
08:26She was able to backpedal properly
08:29to get into the proper form for that quick attack.
08:33Into an intense finish for the fourth,
08:36maybe fifth set.
08:37Who knows?
08:38As Tots skirts the net there, Tubino.
08:41From behind!
08:43Two straight points!
08:45They need to survive.
08:46Creamline.
08:47Oh, they need to survive without her in front.
08:50Issa!
08:51Blocked!
08:53Sisi from behind!
08:55Tots with the dig!
08:56Counterattack by Ponce!
08:58Bumalik sa Creamline!
09:00De Grito balik kay Ponce!
09:03And her good friend, Sisi Rondina, unable!
09:06With Bia, Regine, and now Mars.
09:11Sending it to Gemma.
09:13Ponce.
09:16That's a great decision.
09:17That was already the second ball.
09:20Ponce with a push.
09:21A chance here.
09:22Wong.
09:23Tubino.
09:25And Choco Mucho takes it too!
09:28They are in the lead, two sets to one.
09:34Panaga always with a tricky serve.
09:36Oh, nobody home!
09:38The ball is asking for it.
09:40That means they're ready for an attack.
09:42Right.
09:43Cricket to zone five, rather.
09:44The net moved, but it was the ball.
09:47Mitch, very close.
09:49Mitch keeps it alive.
09:50Chance for Choco Mucho here.
09:52Down three, with Sisi!
09:54Activated!
09:57Strategic here for defensive purposes.
10:00And of course, Mars can set.
10:02And will set.
10:03Fresh legs for Coach Dante.
10:05There it is.
10:06It's also a different tempo when Mars Alvarez sets.
10:12It makes it easier for Creamline to defend the attacks of Sisi Rondina.
10:16She's thinking of a counterattack!
10:20Ponce's production in every single game.
10:23People don't notice it, but it's a big impact for the Cool Smashers.
10:27That's why the production of the wings is high.
10:30Because she's doing well in her role.
10:34Check out the direction.
10:36And by the way, we are tied at 18-all, Neil.
10:41Carracha in the middle!
10:44We feel a little bit of tension here.
10:47Or more tension, I guess, would be the better word.
10:52Hatupino.
10:54Didn't go for it.
10:56So Creamline on the counter.
10:57Panaga!
10:59She deserves that point, Neil.
11:01Wants a game number three.
11:05General.
11:07Shaky first ball.
11:08Sisi will send it over easily.
11:10Kyle will go to Ponce.
11:13Sent back.
11:14Thoughts waiting for it, but they go back to Ponce.
11:16Inunahan yung blockers!
11:1921 serving 18.
11:21What a serve by Gemma Galatza.
11:24And Tom Ponce over-receives.
11:29Or are we going to a third game?
11:31Those are questions that we need to answer.
11:34Kyle, the thoughts over the blockers.
11:38And Molde could not keep it in play.
11:41So it's a three-point lead.
11:43Across court, Neil!
11:45The trajectory also is...
11:48The trajectory also is also an aspect you have to consider
11:51every time she goes for an attack.
11:54Trajectory and speed.
11:58Very tight.
12:00Chance for Chocomucho here.
12:02Sisi asking for it.
12:03Dogged by Ponce.
12:05Thoughts.
12:06Rolls in!
12:08What a smart play by Tots Carlos!
12:10Clutch!
12:11...conversion to send us to a fifth and final set.
12:15To a fifth and final set.
12:19Here comes Bernadette Ponce!
12:21With a hit out!
12:23And we are going to a fifth set!
12:30Issa receiving.
12:32Sisi.
12:34Back to Chocomucho.
12:36Maddie.
12:37Ooh!
12:38Two players stepping on each other.
12:40Maddie and Tang Ponce.
12:42For the franchise's eighth.
12:47Thoughts on the left side.
12:49Dogged by Madayag.
12:55And a free ball for Green Line!
12:58When it comes to fast transition defense.
13:04Seeing Shiki passing from the flying title.
13:06Right.
13:07Gemma digging.
13:08The pass was sent.
13:10And here comes Green Line.
13:12Looking for separation.
13:20Nobody home!
13:23Can't blame them.
13:27Kyle.
13:28Sharp serve as usual.
13:31Sisi.
13:32Really putting in.
13:35Three points away from an eighth championship.
13:40Good.
13:41That is a great and gutsy play by Dina Wong.
13:48Carlos is back.
13:49Dina Wong saw that.
13:51But Dina!
13:53Coverage there.
13:55Counterattack by Ponce.
13:57And she puts it away!
13:59In front of a capacity crowd.
14:02And a smart Aranetha Coliseum.
14:04Valdez serving.
14:07Wong chasing.
14:10BDL!
14:12Wins the championship!
14:14For Green Line!
14:16Green Line!
14:30That will be championship number eight.
14:33For the Green Line Kool Smashers.
14:36The first of BDL.
14:39As a Kool Smasher.
14:41And they're back on top.
14:42And how poetic is that, right?