Cignal, Creamline clash in vital showdown

MANILA, Philippines — Cignal and Creamline both ride the crest of their latest victories in a crucial collision in the PVL All-Filipino Conference semifinals at the MOA Arena today.

The Super Spikers and the Cool Smashers jump started their semis campaigns with wins over the Farm Fresh Foxies, 23-25, 25-14, 25-11, 25-12, and the PLDT

High Speed Hitters, 22-25, 27-25, 19-25, 28-26, 15-10, respectively, Saturday at the same Pasay venue.

They face off at 6:30 p.m. with the winner sealing at least a playoff for a finals seat and closer to the best-of-three finale unfurling April 21 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

The Manny V. Pangilinan franchise is expected to rely anew on the high-scoring pair of Erika Santos and Vanie Gandler in search of the club’s third finals appearance and a shot at a breakthrough crown.