Thailand’s EST Cola throughout a recreation vs Creamline Cool Smashers within the 2026 PVL Invitational Convention. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.internet
MANILA, Philippines — Thailand’s EST Cola handed Creamline its first defeat, 17-25, 25-21, 25-22, 27-25, to pressure a tie at 3-1 atop the PVL Invitational Convention standings on Friday night time at Good Araneta Coliseum.
EST Cola turned to Patpachaya Phontham anew as she erupted for 27 factors off 24 kills, two blocks, and an ace as they cruised to their third straight win.
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The Thais have an opportunity to ebook a finals ticket towards Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh Metropolis on Sunday at 4 p.m.
With EST Cola shifting nearer to victory with a 23-19 lead within the fourth set, Creamline tried to drag off a comeback with 4 straight factors capped by Jaja Santiago-Minowa’s ace to tie the body earlier than lacking her subsequent serve.
Creamline Cool Smashers’ Jaja Santiago Minowa throughout a recreation vs Thailand’s EST Cola within the 2026 PVL Invitational Convention. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIREr.internet
Bea De Leon saved a match level, adopted by a four-touch violation by the Thais to take the set level, 25-24. Setter Natnicha Saelao nailed an equalizing drop, adopted by a clutch kill from Phontham to regain match level. Saelao delivered a game-winning block on Tots Carlos.
Nannaphat Moonjakham led the cost with 16 factors and 15 glorious receptions. Nirarach Srikuta had 12 factors and 15 receptions. Setter Serah Ankomah, who additionally interprets for the crew in interviews, was a revelation from the bench with 13 glorious units.
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Creamline tries to ebook a championship berth towards PLDT on Sunday at 6:30 p.m.
Minowa had 19 factors to steer the Cool Smashers. Jema Galanza delivered 15 factors, 16 glorious receptions, and 15 digs. Alyssa Valdez had 11 factors and 11 receptions.
