PETRO Gazz dealt the streak-busting blow to erstwhile undefeated F2 Logistics, 20-25, 25-22, 25-12, 33-35, 15-9 in the 2023 PVL Invitational Conference on Thursday at the PhilSports Arena.
Marked by a series of delays and challenges in the tiebreak, confusion and controversy marred the lengthy and eventful Pool B clash.
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Grethcel Soltones registered 31 points off 26 attacks, four blocks and one ace as the Angels drew level with the Cargo Movers at 3-1 (win-loss) ahead of its final prelims match with the Choco Mucho Flying Titans.
With the win, the Angels denied the Cargo Movers a fourth straight win and outright semis ticket while boosting its own bid for a top two finish in Pool B.
"Hindi ko inexpect 'yung career high ko kasi all I want is for my team to go to the semis, the next round," Soltones said.
"Siguro nangibabaw lang 'yung sinabi ko sa sarili ko na 'I want this game' so I need to calm down after every crucial time and sinasabi ko rin sa kanila na 'Ate, hindi bago sa'tin 'to at kayang kaya natin 'to," she added.
The match had it all in terms of extended reviews, stretching the encounter to three hours and 13 minutes, with the final two sets nearly breaching the one-hour mark.
Aby Maraño's net fault and Ivy Lacsina's back row attack error were among pivotal F2 mistakes that the Angels banked on to secure the victory.
Majoy Baron led F2 with 16 points, Ivy Lacsina scored 15 points and Kianna Dy added 12 points.
F2 Logistics looks to bounce back when it takes on Foton on Tuesday.
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