The Petro Gazz Angels fell short in their first match in the 2025 AVC Women's Champions League after losing to Kaohsiung Taipower in four sets.
The Petro Gazz Angels fell short in their comeback bid after bowing to Kaohsiung Taipower, 15-25, 16-25, 25-19, 20-25, in the 2025 AVC Women’s Champions League at the PhilSports Arena on Monday, April 21.
Just a week since their PVL All-Filipino title victory, the Angels couldn’t overcome Taipower’s fast-paced offense led by Wan-Yun Hsu, who finished with 18 points.
Despite starting a comeback bid after taking the third set, Petro Gazz failed to sustain its momentum against Taipower, who maintained their slim lead throughout the fourth frame.
Leading 9-8, the Taiwanese squad pulled ahead with a 4-1 run capped by Hsu’s cross-court attack. From there, Taipower extended their lead to as many as eight points, 19-11.
Kaohsiung would go on to seal the victory and secure the top spot in Pool B, heading to the quarterfinals with a 2-0 record.
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Gia Day paced the Angels with 18 points, while Brooke Van Sickle added 12 markers in the loss.
Petro Gazz will look to bounce back and secure its own spot in the quarterfinals, facing Hong Kong’s Hip Hing on Tuesday, April 22.