The Kurashiki Ablaze and Cignal HD Spikers will battle for the last finals spot in the 2024 PVL Invitational Conference, with both teams eager for a rematch against the Creamline Cool Smashers.
Who will have the opportunity to get revenge against the Creamline Cool Smashers in the finals of the 2024 PVL Invitational Conference?
After defeating both the defending champions Kurashiki Ablaze of Japan, and the Cignal HD Spikers, the Cool Smashers booked a finals ticket in the short conference.
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This leaves just one ticket up for grabs between Kurashiki and Cignal for another shot at glory.
While the spotlight is on the two squads, the earlier match between Creamline and the Farm Fresh Foxies also promises to be intriguing.
With everything on the line and the competition at its highest level, these games are a must-watch. Be sure to mark your calendars and take note of the upcoming match schedule.
September 11, Wednesday – PhilSports Arena, Pasig
Farm Fresh Foxies vs Creamline Cool Smashers
- LIVE at 4:00 p.m. | One Sports+ and Pilipinas Live
- DELAYED TELECAST at 9:00 p.m. | One Sports
The Cool Smashers will head into their match against the still-winless Foxies with the goal of securing a clean win heading into the finals.
Farm Fresh is coming off their heartbreaking five-set defeat against Thailand’s EST Cola and is looking to end their Invitational Conference campaign on a high note.
And what bigger way to gain confidence for the extended All-Filipino Conference than with a win against Creamline?
Expect the Foxies, led by Trisha Tubu and import Asaka Tamaru, to give it their all against Creamline’s Bernadeth Pons and import Erica Staunton.
Kurashiki Ablaze vs. Cignal HD Spikers
- LIVE at 6:00 p.m. | One Sports+ and Pilipinas Live
- DELAYED TELECAST at 11:00 p.m. | One Sports
The Ablaze experienced their first defeat in the PVL at the hands of the Cool Smashers.
The question now is—can the Japanese squad bounce back right away?
Also looking to bounce back are the HD Spikers, who saw their stars Dawn Macandili-Cantindig and Vanie Gandler return to action against Creamline.
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With the two back and full training expected ahead of their match against Kurashiki, expect the HD Spikers to go all out in their quest to reach just their second finals appearance in the PVL.
Which team will come out on top? We’ll find out soon enough! Watch the games this Wednesday LIVE on One Sports+ and the Pilipinas Live app.