The Petro Gazz Angels aim to secure the final PVL All-Filipino semifinals berth by building on their Game 2 victory against the ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles in their winner-take-all Game 3 clash.
The Petro Gazz Angles are on a mission to secure the final semifinal berth as they face the ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles in a winner-take-all Game 3 of the 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference quarterfinals at the PhilSports Arena on Tuesday, March 23.
After a stunning Game 1 loss, the Angels responded with a clean sweep against the Thunderbelles, 25-19, 25-13, 28-26, in Game 2 at the Ynares Center Antipolo.
Key to that turnaround was the return of Jonah Sabete, whose presence provided an extra spark alongside Brooke Van Sickle, Myla Pablo, and MJ Phillips.
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Sabete contributed 11 points along with Pablo and Phillips, while Van Sickle had a game-high 17 markers.
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With their backs against the wall, the Koji Tsuzrabara-led squad executed a well-rounded performance to force the deciding match.
Now, Petro Gazz is determined to sustain its momentum and punch its ticket to the semifinals, where the Angels will aim to join Creamline, Choco Mucho, and Akari in the round-robin battle for the championship.
With Sabete back in action and the team clicking on all cylinders, the Angels will look to deliver another statement win and prove they are still one of the league’s top contenders.
Tip-off for Game 3 is set at 6:00 p.m.
(With reports from Kiko Demigillo)
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