Angels, HD Spikers dispute crown

MANILA, Philippines — Petro Gazz and Cignal dispute the PVL Reinforced Conference crown, foiling Creamline’s grand slam aspiration.

Lindsey Vander Weide pounced on a tired and weary Cignal side, and Petro Gazz essayed a 25-14, 25-21, 25-27, 25-19 victory yesterday to claim a spot in the finals.

Creamline actually forged a tie with Petro Gazz and Cignal at 2-1 at the close of the semis round with a 25-16, 20-25, 14-25, 24-11, 15-9 victory over Chery Tiggo.

The Angels and the HD Spikers advanced to the finals, with the Cool Smashers taking the boot after the tiebreak.

The power-hitting Vander Weide sprayed a match-best 30 hits as the Angels scored the crucial win.

It was another emphatic triumph for Petro Gazz, the 2019 Reinforced Conference champion, which came into this game riding high on a 25-15, 25-17, 25-13 massacre of the Chery Tiggo Crossovers at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Sunday.

“It definitely feels good with these two big wins right before the finals,” said Vander Weide.

Vander Weide got the needed support from MJ Philips, who had 13 points including seven magnificent blocks, and Aiza Pontillas, who scattered 10 points.