CREAMLINE gained a measure of revenge over its prelims tormentor Petro Gazz to keep its title-retention bid alive for at least until Sunday’s semifinal finale of the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference.
Fans on social media, however, were left dismayed by a series of contentious calls made by first referee Bobby Celso in the closing stretch of the third set.
READ: Creamline stays in title hunt with courageous win over Petro Gazz
Standing out among the controversial decisions was the block touch call on MJ Phillips and Aiza Maizo-Pontillas at 25-all as Alyssa Valdez’ attack sailed out.
What would’ve been a 2-1 set lead for the Angels turned into a 1-2 deficit before Creamline went on to close out the match in four sets.
Here’s how netizens reacted to the third-set fiasco in Creamline’s four-set semis win over Petro Gazz.
Taking a closer look
Frustrations rise
Pontillas’ visible reactions
Players not to blame
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