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Joey Villar - The Philippine Star
April 3, 2025 | 12:00am
MANILA, Philippines — There are many ways for Petro Gazz to get to the best-of-three Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino finals.
But expect the Angels to go through the fastest route, which is to hurdle the Akari Chargers today and complete a three-game semifinal sweep at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Petro Gazz won its first two semis assignments at the expense of sister teams Creamline and Choco Mucho. Another triumph at 4 p.m. over Akari would catapult the former straight to the finale unfurling Tuesday at the Big Dome.
If that happens, the Angels would make a return finals trip after making it that far two years ago when they eventually lost to the Cool Smashers.
Petro Gazz coach Koji Tsuzurabara stressed it won’t be a walk in the park beating Akari, which split its two semis games.
“Akari is also a strong team and their coach, he’s Japanese too,” he said referring to Akari mentor Taka Minowa.
Interestingly the Angels could afford to lose and still find their way to the finals in several scenarios that include Choco Mucho upsetting Creamline at 6:30 p.m.
“We just need to stay calm, keep grounded and try to stay patient again,” said Petro Gazz star Brooke Van Sickle, who had a 17-point effort last time that she garnished with 12 digs and 22 excellent receptions.
Meanwhile, Akari, Creamline and Choco Mucho are still battling for that last berth.
