MANILA, Philippines — The Chery Tiggo Crossovers had enough fuel to outlast Creamline in a grueling five-set match, 25-20, 24-26, 21-25, 25-17, 17-15, in the 2025 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) On Tour on Saturday at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.

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Ara Galang took over the wheels and churned out 20 points on 15 attacks, four blocks, and an ace to lead Chery Tiggo to victory.

Creamline held a 2-1 match advantage, but Chery Tiggo remained pesky and pushed for a decider after a dominant fourth set win, 25-17.

The Crossovers were down late in the stretch of the fifth set, 10-7, before pulling a 3-0 rally led by Renee Peñafiel’s offensive prowess.

Both teams played cat and mouse as Michele Gumabao and Ces Robles traded kills that sent the match to 14-all.

Rookie Peñafiel showed bravery over Gumabao and blocked her shot to give Chery Tiggo the match point advantage, 15-14.

Gumabao quickly made up for her mistake and orchestrated a crosscourt attack that tied the match at 15-all.

However, Gumabao made a costly service error on which Chery Tiggo capitalized as Creamline made a net touch violation.

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Peñafiel made 18 points, while Robles and Pauline Gaston added 16 and 10 markers, each for Chery Tiggo’s victory.

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Creamline was led by Jema Galanza, who poured in 23 points, while Gumabao made 21 points.