MANILA, Philippines — Creamline shoots for a breakthrough three-peat while Akari eyes its first crown as the two collide in a no-tomorrow showdown today in the Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference at the PhilSports Arena.
Another championship for the Cool Smashers, who escaped past the Cignal HD Spikers, 20-25, 26-28, 25-18, 27-25, 15-13, in the semis Saturday at the MOA Arena, would extend the Cool Smashers’ dynastic reign with a league record ninth championship in 12 finals appearances.
This will also be Creamline’s 15th straight podium finish, another league mark.
“Isang game pa, ‘dun kami magfo-focus,” said Creamline coach Sherwin Meneses.
Akari, which edged PLDT, 25-22, 18-25, 22-25, 26-24, 17-15, will try to snatch one from Creamline in pursuit of a first crown since joining the league two years ago.
Game time is at 6 p.m.
Notes: Akari has begged off from the PVL Invitationals set immediately after the final, citing injuries to players... Akari was the second to withdraw after PLDT...The mini conference has been reduced to five teams Creamline, Cignal, Farm Fresh, Japan’s Kurashiki Ablaze and Thailand’s EST Cola.