Creamline triumphantly defeats Farm Fresh in the PVL Tour; Chery Tiggo handily beats Nxled
The 2025 PVL On Tour semifinal match between the Creamline Cool Smashers and PLDT HOME FIBER HIGH SPEED HITTERS took place on August 12, 2025, at the Araneta Coliseum.
In a thrilling encounter, the Creamline Cool Smashers emerged victorious, with the details of the match available in the official full match video and highlights on the PVL website and YouTube channel. The win propels Creamline into the PVL Finals, set to commence on August 17, 2025.
The Creamline Cool Smashers secured their place in the semifinals after defeating the Farm Fresh Foxies in their previous match. The team's stellar performance was marked by the impressive displays of Michele Gumabao and Alyssa Valdez, who tallied 15 and 12 points, respectively. Cess Robles led the team with 12 points, while Kyle Negrito excelled with 21 excellent sets and 6 points, including 5 aces.
Imee Hernandez contributed 10 points for the team in question, and Karen Verdeflor recorded 16-of-29 digs and 6 excellent receptions. Ara Galang and Ren Penafiel scored 11 points each for the Creamline Cool Smashers.
Unfortunately, the Farm Fresh Foxies did not field former MVP Ces Molina and three-time Best Middle Blocker Ria Meneses despite them suiting up for the first time since signing with the team. Jovelyn Fernandez added 10 points for the Foxies, with EJ Laure-Cariño leading the team with a game-high 13 points in the conference-ending loss. Lyann de Guzman, the No. 4 pick, made her one-set start count with 6 points for the Foxies.
Meanwhile, in another match, the Nxled Chameleons defeated the Chery Tiggo Crossovers with a score of 25-17, 25-15, 25-20. Trisha Tubu scored 20 points for the Farm Fresh Foxies in three sets. The Nxled Chameleons finished the conference with a 4-1 record and clinched an outright quarterfinal berth. The Chery Tiggo Crossovers will take on retooled Cignal on Tuesday, August 12, at the Araneta Coliseum.
Key details from the 2025 PVL On Tour Pool standings before the semifinals show PLDT leading Pool A undefeated at 5-0, and Creamline ranked second in Pool B at 3-2. The match served as a crossover semifinal to determine who would advance to the finals.
For more detailed stats, set scores, or player highlights from this semifinal game, the full match video and highlights are hosted on the official PVL website and their YouTube channel.
The Creamline Cool Smashers' victory in the semifinal match against PLDT HOME FIBER HIGH SPEED HITTERS on August 12, 2025, demonstrated their prowess in sports, securing a spot in the PVL Finals commencing on August 17, 2025. Michele Gumabao, Alyssa Valdez, and other team members delivered remarkable performances in the match, further highlighting their sports prowess.
