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Choco Mucho Flyign Titans in the PVL All-Filipino Conference semifinals. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

It took a while but Choco Mucho finally notched an elusive first victory over its sister team Creamline. And it came at a very crucial time.

The Flying Titans clinched a head start in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference semifinals by coming from behind to thwart the Cool Smashers, 13-25, 19-25, 25-21, 25-20, 18-16 in front of 6,407 rowdy fans that flocked PhilSports Arena even on a Tuesday night.

“Finally, that’s all I can say,” said team captain Maddie Madayag, who has been with Choco Mucho since the start of the franchise. “We have been preparing for the Cool Smashers for how many conferences already but we always fall short. [F]inally, we prepared so much [and] even though we had a bad first two sets, at least we got back.”

“I can’t explain the feeling because it’s our first time to win against Creamline,” coach Dante Alinsunurin said in Filipino after Choco Mucho’s first victory over the defending champions in 13 matches.

“We were really in a tough situation earlier but my coaches thought hard on what we can do inside the court, what adjustments we can do and I am so thankful that we got the win,” he added as Choco Mucho took the lead in the single round semifinals.

Chery Tiggo and Petro Gazz are battling for a share of that lead at press time.