Petro goes for kill

MANILA, Philippines — Petro Gazz will try to completely slay the dragon in Creamline as the two face off anew today in Game Two of the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference finals at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Playing the game of their lives, the underdog Angels brought down the reigning champions, 25-22, 24-26, 25-23, 26-24, in last Sunday’s opener to move on the threshold of claiming their first All-Filipino crown and third PVL crown overall.

Petro Gazz coach Oliver Almadro, however, reminded his players to temper their emotions and just focus on being consistent.

“We’re not thinking that we’re just one win away from the title,” said Almadro. “We just have to manage ourselves not to be overwhelmed and just be consistent in what we do.”

“Tapos na ang isang game, pero hindi pa tapos ang series,” he added.

Jonah Sabete continued her phenomenal showing as she peppered the Cool Smashers with key hits after key hits before winding up with a match-high 18 points she laced with 16 booming kills.

And she isn’t done yet.

“Hindi pa tapos ang laban, kailangan pa mag trabaho,” said Sabete.

Petro Gazz completely outworked Creamline in almost all aspects and got the breaks in the most opportune time.

Almadro’s challenge on a net touch by Creamline setter Jia de Guzman at match point proved critical as it sealed the huge upset and silenced the throng of Creamline fans.

“I called it myself because I don’t want the hard work of my players to go to waste,” said Almadro.

Aiza Pontillas is expected to provide the leadership anew after chipping in 15 hits as well as Grethcel Soltones, MJ Philips, Remy Joy Palma and Djanel Cheng, who all delivered the goods.

F2 Logistics, meanwhile, will try to wrap up its separate battle for third place with PLDT after taking the series opener, 20-25, 25-22, 25-18, 25-17.