Cherry Tiggo’ 4-4 win-loss card wasn’t good enough to crack the semifinal round.
The Chery Tiggo Crossovers fought their hearts out to keep their semis bid in the 2023 PVL All-Filipino Conference alive. Unfortunately, the Petro Gazz Angels were just too good for them on Tuesday at the San Agustin Gym in Iloilo City. In front of a jampacked audience, the Crossovers succumbed to the tournament’s number two team in straight sets.
After the heartbreaking loss, Chery Tiggo stalwart Mylene Paat described exactly how she felt, knowing how her squad played real hard to get a shot at making the playoffs. With her voice cracking, one could imagine how disappointed she must’ve been.
“Sobrang proud ako sa kanila kasi gusto talaga naming manalo, which is sobrang sakit din. Kasi ‘yung binuhos mo lahat ng makakaya mo, but then still, kami pa rin ‘yung talo,” the 28-year-old outside hitter said.
Paat was clearly in pain. But she is a veteran. The former Filipino import in the Women’s Volleyball Thailand League was quick to put the setback in perspective.
“Ipagpasa-Diyos na lang talaga natin na ‘yung buhay talaga, hindi mo lagi nakukuha ‘yung gusto mo. Kailangan mo muna paghirapan,” stated Paat who scored 15 points against the Angels.
If there ever was a silver lining in the Crossovers’ defeat, that would be the win-hungry Paat's promise to Chery Tiggo fans, especially those from Iloilo.
“Salamat sa inyong mga taga-Iloilo na sobrang dumayo pa talaga sila dito para suportahan ‘yung Team Chery Tiggo. And I will promise you, sa susunod na game namin dito sa Iloilo, mananalo na kami para sa inyo. Nasa puso’t isip namin lahat ang mga suporta niyo.”