Creamline Cool Smashers in the semifinals. PVL PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines – Months out of a 1-0 lead in the title series and a loss in rubber despite being set to two, Creamline can’t wait to play the Premier League Open again. Conference.
“It’s a lot different from last year, where we appeared flawed,” said charismatic captain Alyssa Valdez. “But (that loss) has become an additional driver of our campaign this year. And it shows in our games how hard we worked to get back to the final — all the players and the coaching staff were so focused. ”
It was really different this time, as the crowd was allowed to return with close 17,000 animated souls are speaking out in support of action Wednesday.
Creamline made it into the title series without losing a game as Valdez had the most support this time around.
The Cool Smashers stars downplayed their suitability for another hit at a title by completing the team’s mission before knocking out Chery Tiggo in the quarterfinals and then beating sister team Choco Mucho in semifinal.
If all, Creamline changed the complexion of this tournament by dethroning Crossover in the quarterfinals.
It will now face Petro Gazz, deposed Cignal in three semi-finals, again in a series of three best titles.
“It will be another final for us, but we hope that we will be able to apply all that we have learned from all the bubble training and bubble setup. ,” Valdez said.
Playmaker Jia De Guzman was an important part for Cool Smashers in their unbeaten run through to the finals as she made sure all attack options were used and not overworked. by Valdez.
Tots Carlos has also become a monster attacking machine and has no trouble sharing the scoring load with Valdez and Jema Galanza.
Coach Sherwin Meneses said: “We are very excited (to be in the final again).
The opening match will be played at 6pm at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay before moving to the Ynares Center in Antipolo for the second game on Friday.
If a win-lose match is needed, it will be played on Sunday also at the Ynares Center. I
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