Games on Tuesday
(PhilSports Arena)
4 p.m. – Farm Fresh vs PLDT
6:30 p.m. – ZUS vs Petro Gazz
PETRO GAZZ eyes to stay in the top two as it tangles with a dangerous ZUS Coffee even as PLDT hopes to cling to a spot inside the magic four as it clashes with Farm Fresh on Tuesday in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena.
Next to the unbeaten Creamline’s 7-0 record, the Angels own the second-longest streak with five and second-best mark at 6-1 and would continue to stick close with the former if the latter could hurdle the Thunderbelles in their 6:30 p.m. showdown.
But the two-time Reinforced Conference titlist would have its hands full against a dangerous ZUS team that shocked fancied Chery Tiggo, 25-22, 25-22, 23-25, 25-20, on Thursday that hiked the former’s mark to an even 4-4.
The Thunderbelles have been drawing strength from their seasoned leader Jovelyn Gonzaga, who dropped a masterful 20-point effort last game and should remain the focal point of their attack against the fearsome Angels.
“She’s leading by example,” said ZUS coach Jerry Yee of Gonzaga.
Petro Gazz mentor Koji Tsuzurabara was more concerned on ZUS’ vaunted front headed by talented rookie Thea Gagate.
“They are strong in the middle,” said Mr. Tsuzurabara.
The High Speed Hitters, currently with a 5-3 mark, are determined to keep their stranglehold in the top four as they tackle the Foxies, who possess a 4-4 slate, at 4 p.m. — Joey Villar