February 11, 2025

Leila Cruz, Capital1 desperate to pull off upset against surging Petro Gazz in PVL All-Filipino battle

Leila Cruz, Capital1 desperate to pull off upset against surging Petro Gazz in PVL All-Filipino battle
Leila Cruz hopes to turn in a better outing as the Capital1 Solar Spikers take on the Petro Gazz Angels in the 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference. | Photo (c) PVL

The Capital1 Solar Spikers hope to end its five-game losing skid with a huge upset against the red-hot Petro Gazz Angels in the 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig on Tuesday, February 11.

Since their four-set win over Nxled last November 30, Capita1 has lost all of its games in straight sets.

The Solar Spikers are currently tied with the Chameleons and Galeries Tower Highrisers with a 1-8 record.

With two games left in their preliminary round schedule, the Roger Gorayeb-led squad will hope to build some momentum heading into the qualifying round.

Capital1 will be depending on Trisha Genesis and Shola Alvarez, who have been the team’s bright spot as of late.

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The Solar Spikers will also seek better performances from its rookies Leila Cruz and Roma Mae Doromal.

The promising libero is currently 5th among Best Diggers with 3.42 excellent digs per set.

The Solar Spikers will aim for its second win in the conference at 4:00 p.m.

(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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