Valdez stays positive after Creamline's AVC exit

Creamline team captain Alyssa Valdez remains optimistic despite her team's early exit from the 2025 AVC Women's Champions League.

Creamline lost to Nakhon Ratchasima in the knockout quarterfinals with scores of 15-25, 22-25, and 16-25 on Thursday at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City, finishing their campaign with a record of 1-2.

Valdez emphasized that competing against top clubs from across Asia provides valuable challenges for her team's system, helping them identify areas for improvement.

The volleyball star sees this 'hard loss' as an opportunity to strengthen their performance in future tournaments both domestically and internationally.

Valdez expressed support for Petro Gazz, the last Philippine team remaining in the AVC Champions League, encouraging fans to cheer for them.