Cool Smashers, Flying Titans face off in key AFC showdown

Games today (Tuesday)

4 p.m. – PLDT vs Chery Tiggo

6:30 p.m. – Choco Mucho vs Creamline

Expect another full-house crowd as Creamline and Choco Mucho set aside their sister-team ties to pursue a crucial victory in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference.

The much-anticipated clash unfolds tonight at 6:30 at the Araneta Coliseum. Their previous title showdown last May drew over 23,000 fans, with the Cool Smashers rallying to clinch their third consecutive AFC title and eighth overall in a thrilling five-setter.

Before the marquee matchup, PLDT will face Chery Tiggo at 4 p.m. in a battle filled with intensity.

The High Speed Hitters enter with a three-game winning streak, while the Crossovers, fresh from a dominant win over Nxled, are eager to halt their momentum.

With players like Savi Davison, Dell Palomata, and Mika Reyes leading PLDT, and Chery Tiggo relying on stalwarts such as Aby Maraño, Ara Galang, and Cess Robles, both teams promise a gripping duel.

However, all eyes will turn to the sibling rivalry between Creamline and Choco Mucho.

The Cool Smashers have had a strong start, sweeping their first two matches, while the Flying Titans have had mixed results, splitting their first four games.

Despite their contrasting starts, past records hold little sway when these two teams meet – it’s all about performance on the day.

Creamline, led by the returning Tots Carlos, Jema Galanza, and Alyssa Valdez, aims to extend its unbeaten run.

With former MVP Carlos easing back into form and a deep bench featuring players like Pau Soriano and Rose Vargas, the Cool Smashers remain the team to beat in this six-month-long tournament following a record Grand Slam feat.

Choco Mucho, on the other hand, will lean heavily on Sisi Rondina, Kat Tolentino, and Isa Molde to bounce back after a tough loss to Cignal.

Fans, however, are already winners, as they brace for a night of electrifying volleyball, intense rallies, and a spectacle worthy of the league’s marquee rivalry.