Blockbuster PVL semis today

MANILA, Philippines — Creamline gets a crack at extending its magnificent streak of podium finishes as it tackles title-hungry Cignal in today’s knockout semifinals of the Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference at the MOA Arena.

Since joining the league seven years ago, the Cool Smashers have placed not lower than third place in 14 straight conferences that netted the proud franchise a record of eight crowns.

If it beats Cignal in its 4:30 p.m. duel, Creamline will advance straight to the finals in another do-or-die duel Monday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum with a chance of claiming the latter’s first three-peat feat.

Creamline destroyed Petro Gazz, 25-23, 25-19, 25-18, in the semis last Tuesday.

PLDT, for its part, will be eyeing its first finals appearance and eventually its breakthrough crown as it tries to end Akari’s fairy tale run at 2:30 p.m.