April 22, 2025

Aiza Maizo-Pontillas, Petro Gazz eye bounce back in AVC do-or-die vs Hip Hing

Aiza Maizo-Pontillas, Petro Gazz eye bounce back in AVC do-or-die vs Hip Hing
Aiza Maizo-Pontillas sets her sights on leading Petro Gazz to a crucial victory against Hip Hing in their 2025 AVC Women’s Champions League group stage finale. | Photo (c) RM Chua/One Sports

The Petro Gazz Angels will look to recover from a tough loss to Kaohsiung Taipower when they face Hip Hing in a crucial match for a quarterfinal berth in the 2025 AVC Women’s Champions League on Tuesday, April 22.

After a hard-fought comeback bid fell short in a four-set loss to Taipower, the Angels are determined to secure their place in the knockout rounds.

Gia Day, who made an impressive debut for Petro Gazz with 18 points in the Taipower match, will once again be a key offensive weapon for the Angels.

The American spiker will be joined Brooke Van Sickle, MJ Phillips, and Aiza Maizo-Pontillas, who are all expected to play pivotal roles in the team’s attack.

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With a quarterfinals spot on the line, the Angels are focused on bouncing back strong and taking the fight to Hip Hing, as they look to build momentum heading into the playoffs.

A win for Petro Gazz will see them as the second seed in Pool B, where they will then face Beijing Baic Motor in the quarterfinals.

For now, the Angels will ready for their match at 7:00 p.m. from the PhilSports Arena.

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(With reports from Kiko Demigillo)

[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]

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