LIVE UPDATES: Creamline vs Choco Mucho, 2024 PVL All-Filipino finals – May 9
MANILA, Philippines – For the second straight PVL conference, the Creamline Cool Smashers are staking their All-Filipino Conference championship against surging sister team Choco Mucho Flying Titans in a best-of-three finals series starting this Thursday, May 9, at the Araneta Coliseum.
FOURTH SET
- CHOCO MUCHO 9-5: Isa Molde score
- CHOCO MUCHO 8-5: Royse Tubino off-speed
- CHOCO MUCHO 7-5: Jema Galanza through the block
- CHOCO MUCHO 7-4: Bernadeth Pons off-speed
- CHOCO MUCHO 7-3: Cherry Nunag ace. 4-0 Choco Mucho run
- CHOCO MUCHO 6-3: Royse Tubino through the block
- CHOCO MUCHO 5-3: Maddie Madayag quick attack
- CHOCO MUCHO 4-3: Tots Carlos service error, net
- CHOCO MUCHO 3-3: Bernadeth Pons through the block
- CHOCO MUCHO 3-2: Tots Carlos off-speed
- CHOCO MUCHO 3-1: Sisi Rondina cross
- CHOCO MUCHO 2-1: Tots Carlos off the block
- CHOCO MUCHO 2-0: Sisi Rondina off the block
- CHOCO MUCHO 1-0: Tots Carlos error
THIRD SET
- END OF SET 3: Jema Galanza powers down three straight points as Creamline rises from a 5-12 hole to now lead Choco Mucho, 25-21
- CREAMLINE 24-21: Jema Galanza cross
- CREAMLINE 23-21: Jema Galanza off the block
- CREAMLINE 22-21: Sisi Rondina cross
- CREAMLINE 22-20: Sisi Rondina net touch
- CREAMLINE 21-20: Bea de Leon ace
- CHOCO MUCHO 20-20: Jema Galanza off the block
- CHOCO MUCHO 20-19: Mafe Galanza bad set
- CREAMLINE 19-19: Michele Gumabao attack error
- CREAMLINE 19-18: Bernadeth Pons ace
- CHOCO MUCHO 18-18: Michele Gumabao off the block
- CHOCO MUCHO 18-17: Bea de Leon blocks Isa Molde
- CHOCO MUCHO 18-16: Bernadeth Pons hit off the overreceive
- CHOCO MUCHO 18-15: Bea de Leon net touch
- CHOCO MUCHO 17-15: Maddie Madayag running attack
- CHOCO MUCHO 16-15: Royse Tubino score
- CHOCO MUCHO 15-15: Michele Gumabao first point through the block. 10-3 run
- CHOCO MUCHO 15-14: Bea de Leon blocks Royse Tubino. Creamline 9-3 run
- CHOCO MUCHO 15-13: Isa Molde attack error
- CHOCO MUCHO 15-12: Jema Galanza backrow hit
- CHOCO MUCHO 15-11: Tots Carlos off-speed
- CHOCO MUCHO 15-10: Royse Tubino blocks Bernadeth Pons
- CHOCO MUCHO 14-10: Isa Molde attack error
- CHOCO MUCHO 14-9: Tots Carlos combi play
- CHOCO MUCHO 14-8: Pangs Panaga running attack
- CHOCO MUCHO 14-7: Maika Ortiz running attack
- CHOCO MUCHO 13-7: Jema Galanza cross
- CHOCO MUCHO 13-6: Sisi Rondina cross
- CHOCO MUCHO 12-6: Jema Galanza cross
- CHOCO MUCHO 12-5: Sisi Rondina off-speed
- CHOCO MUCHO 11-5: Maddie Madayag ace
- CHOCO MUCHO 10-5: Sisi Rondina cross
- CHOCO MUCHO 9-5: Sisi Rondina down the line
- CHOCO MUCHO 8-5: Sisi Rondina cross
- CHOCO MUCHO 7-5: Bea de Leon off the block
- CHOCO MUCHO 7-4: Isa Molde cross
- CHOCO MUCHO 6-4: Bea de Leon quick attack
- CHOCO MUCHO 6-3: Tots Carlos off-speed
- CHOCO MUCHO 6-2: Maddie Madayag blocks Alyssa Valdez
- CHOCO MUCHO 5-2: Tots Carlos service error, wide
- CHOCO MUCHO 4-2: Alyssa Valdez through the block
- CHOCO MUCHO 4-1: Royse Tubino through the block
- CHOCO MUCHO 3-1: Alyssa Valdez attack error
- CHOCO MUCHO 2-1: Royse Tubino through the block
- CHOCO MUCHO 1-1: Pangs Panaga quick
- CHOCO MUCHO 1-0: Sisi Rondina cross
SECOND SET
- END OF SET 2: Creamline explodes with a big mid-set run to tie Choco Mucho, 25-20
- CREAMLINE 24-20: Isa Molde cross out
- CREAMLINE 23-20: Kyla Atienza free ball error. Choco Mucho 4-0 run
- CREAMLINE 23-19: Bea de Leon attack error
- CREAMLINE 23-18: Royse Tubino cross
- CREAMLINE 23-17: Isa Molde off-speed
- CREAMLINE 23-16: Alyssa Valdez down the line
- CREAMLINE 22-16: Pangs Panaga service error, long
- CREAMLINE 22-15: Bea de Leon block
- CREAMLINE 21-15: Sisi Rondina cross sails out
- CREAMLINE 20-15: Tots Carlos down the line
- CREAMLINE 19-15: Sisi Rondina off the block
- CREAMLINE 19-14: Sisi Rondina cross
- CREAMLINE 19-13: Alyssa Valdez off the block. 16-3 run
- CREAMLINE 18-13: Tots Carlos off the block. Creamline 15-3 run
- CREAMLINE 17-13: Pangs Panaga quick attack
- CREAMLINE 16-13: Alyssa Valdez off-speed
- CREAMLINE 15-13: Jema Galanza off the block on Sisi Rondina
- CREAMLINE 14-13: Sisi Rondina cut shot
- CREAMLINE 14-12: Sisi Rondina cross
- CREAMLINE 14-11: Kyle Negrito lucky score off the Choco Mucho miscommunication
- CREAMLINE 13-11: Jema Galanza off the block on Deanna Wong
- CREAMLINE 12-11: Isa Molde cross
- CREAMLINE 12-10: Pangs Panaga blocks Deanna Wong. 9-1 run
- CREAMLINE 11-10: Kyle Negrito 1-2 play. Creamline 8-1 run
- CHOCO MUCHO 10-10: Royse Tubino attack error. Creamline 7-1 run
- CHOCO MUCHO 10-9: Jema Galanza blocks Maddie Madayag
- CHOCO MUCHO 10-8: Bea de Leon quick attack
- CHOCO MUCHO 10-7: Alyssa Valdez service error, net
- CHOCO MUCHO 9-7: Alyssa Valdez ace
- CHOCO MUCHO 9-6: Bea de Leon quick attack
- CHOCO MUCHO 9-5: Jema Galanza down the line
- CHOCO MUCHO 9-4: Bea de Leon quick attack
- CHOCO MUCHO 9-3: Maika Ortiz ace
- CHOCO MUCHO 8-3: Royse Tubino off-speed shot
- CHOCO MUCHO 7-3: Alyssa Valdez off the block
- CHOCO MUCHO 7-2: Isa Molde denies Tots Carlos
- CHOCO MUCHO 6-2: Kyle Negrito crossing error
- CHOCO MUCHO 5-2: Sisi Rondina off the block
- CHOCO MUCHO 4-2: Alyssa Valdez off the block
- CHOCO MUCHO 4-1: Sisi Rondina net touch
- CHOCO MUCHO 4-0: Creamline attack error
- CHOCO MUCHO 3-0: Deanna Wong ace
- CHOCO MUCHO 2-0: Sisi Rondina saves the ball, scores the cross
- CHOCO MUCHO 1-0: Sisi Rondina down the line
FIRST SET
- END OF SET 1: Deanna Wong ends it on a 1-2 play as Choco Mucho steals the opener over Creamline, 26-24
- CHOCO MUCHO 25-24: Sisi Rondina through the block
- CREAMLINE 24-24: Sisi Rondina cutting cross
- CREAMLINE 24-23: Isa Molde service error, net
- CREAMLINE 23-23: Sisi Rondina snags the line on the attack
- CREAMLINE 23-22: Alyssa Valdez not over
- CREAMLINE 23-21: Maddie Madayag off-speed, Isa Molde foot fault challenge unsuccessful
- CREAMLINE 23-20: Tots Carlos cross
- CREAMLINE 22-20: Isa Molde cross
- CREAMLINE 22-19: Bernadeth Pons ace
- CREAMLINE 21-19: Deanna Wong bad set
- CREAMLINE 20-19: Tots Carlos off the block. Isa Molde fair play call.
- CREAMLINE 19-19: Isa Molde down the line
- CREAMLINE 19-18: Tots Carlos through the block
- CREAMLINE 18-18: Isa Molde drop shot. Choco Mucho 5-0 run.
- CREAMLINE 18-17: Jema Galanza attack error
- CREAMLINE 18-16: Royse Tubino cross
- CREAMLINE 18-15: Jema Galanza attack error, challenge successful
- CREAMLINE 18-14: Sisi Rondina blocks Tots Carlos
- CREAMLINE 18-13: Thang Ponce, Isa Molde miscommunication
- CREAMLINE 17-13: Jema Galanza scores
- CREAMLINE 16-13: Jema Galanza off the block
- CREAMLINE 15-13: Sisi Rondina off the block, challenge successful
- CREAMLINE 15-12: Pangs Panaga blocks Sisi Rondina
- CREAMLINE 13-12: Tots Carlos through the block
- CREAMLINE 13-11: Deanna Wong blocks Jema Galanza
- CREAMLINE 13-10: Tots Carlos attack error
- CREAMLINE 13-9: Kyle Negrito no-look 1-2 play
- CREAMLINE 12-9: Sisi Rondina sharp cross court hit
- CREAMLINE 12-8: Sisi Rondina off the block
- CREAMLINE 12-7: Alyssa Valdez attack error
- CREAMLINE 12-6: Tots Carlos service goes long
- CREAMLINE 12-5: Alyssa Valdez off-speed hit. Creamline 6-0 run.
- CREAMLINE 11-5: Tots Carlos ace
- CREAMLINE 10-5: Risa Sato running attack
- CREAMLINE 9-5: Alyssa Valdez through the block
- CREAMLINE 8-5: Deanna Wong overreach
- CREAMLINE 7-5: Maddie Madayag return hit
- CREAMLINE 7-4: Royse Tubino off-speed hit
- CREAMLINE 6-4: Tots Carlos score
- CREAMLINE 5-4: Isa Molde double contact
- CREAMLINE 3-3: Royse Tubino blocks Tots Carlos
- CREAMLINE 3-1: Sisi Rondina off the block
- CREAMLINE 2-0: Royse Tubino attack error
- CREAMLINE 1-0: Jema Galanza score
Pregame
PVL | WATCH:
— Rappler Sports (@RapplerSports) May 9, 2024
Tried. Tested. Trying again.
Mighty Creamline – still led by its MVP trio of Alyssa Valdez, Tots Carlos, and Jema Galanza – warms up before its second straight title defense against sister team Choco Mucho!#PVL2024 pic.twitter.com/BPKpr9iv6Y
PVL | WATCH:
— Rappler Sports (@RapplerSports) May 9, 2024
FINALS FIESTA!
It's all fun and light vibes here at the Araneta Coliseum as the Creamline Cool Smashers and Choco Mucho Flying Titans warm up before their finals Game 1 rematch clash!
First serve is reportedly around 7:30 pm.#PVL2024 pic.twitter.com/QdwdWzO8Cm
PVL | WATCH:
— Rappler Sports (@RapplerSports) May 9, 2024
After five years of trying, is it finally Deanna Wong's time to shine?
Challenger Choco Mucho warms up for its finals rematch against mighty champion Creamline!#PVL2024 pic.twitter.com/xhfdQTLdmu
PVL | WATCH:
— Rappler Sports (@RapplerSports) May 9, 2024
Take two. Action!
The Choco Mucho Flying Titans return for another crack at a maiden PVL championship at the shaking Araneta Coliseum against league dynasty Creamline Cool Smashers!#PVL2024 pic.twitter.com/DfBemE8VWE
PVL | WATCH:
— Rappler Sports (@RapplerSports) May 9, 2024
Caution: Dynasty crossing.
The Creamline Cool Smashers start yet another PVL title defense at the packed and rocking Araneta Coliseum for their Finals Game 1 clash with sister team Choco Mucho Flying Titans!#PVL2024 pic.twitter.com/FldRWXQ4l4
Preview
While seven-time PVL champion Creamline is still clearly the team to beat in its pursuit for a fourth straight All-Filipino crown, Choco Mucho finally has a source of motivation to hold on to in its finals return after recently snapping a five-year, 12-game losing skid against the Cool Smashers.
Despite not having injured key cogs Des Cheng and Kat Tolentino along for the ride, the Flying Titans still have reigning MVP Sisi Rondina leading the charge, supported by the likes of veteran winger Royse Tubino, captain middle blocker Maddie Madayag, and young setter Mars Alba.
Unlike its last win, however, Choco Mucho now has to beat a complete Creamline side led by three-time MVPs Tots Carlos and Alyssa Valdez, all-around star Jema Galanza, and other capable options like Michele Gumabao, Pangs Panaga, and Kyle Negrito.
Can the Flying Titans prove their historic win was no fluke or will the Cool Smashers reassert their long-proven mastery to kick off the series?
First serve is around 6 pm, following the 4 pm bronze-medal series opener between Petro Gazz and Chery Tiggo. – Rappler.com