Two matches, five hours of play, and intense tie-breaks set the stage for tomorrow’s much-anticipated encounters in the Italian women’s Serie A1 seventh round.
Itas Trentino Triumphs in Marathon Match
In the first match of the day Itas Trentino securing their inaugural victory of the season against Honda Olivero S.Bernardo Cuneo in a nail-biting encounter that lasted two and a half hours. Despite trailing 1-0 and 2-1 at different stages, Cuneo showed resilience, buoyed by strong performances from Kubik (18 points), Tanase (14), and Enweonwu (13). However, Itas Trentino’s Dehoog, with a remarkable 26-point game, and MVP Angelina, who contributed 20 points, ultimately led their team to a thrilling fifth-set victory.
Final Score: ITAS TRENTINO 3 – HONDA OLIVERO S.BERNARDO CUNEO 2 (25-22, 23-25, 28-26, 23-25, 15-13)
Reale Mutua Fenera Chieri’s Stunning Comeback
The second match at PalaFacchetti in Treviglio was equally gripping, with Volley Bergamo 1991 facing their sixth consecutive defeat. Trailing by six points in the tie-break, Reale Mutua Fenera Chieri mounted an incredible comeback, overturning a seemingly certain defeat.
Anthouli and Gray, each scoring three points, and Skinner, contributing two crucial points, played pivotal roles in the comeback. Their efforts were instrumental, with Skinner finishing with 20 points, Anthouli with 17, and Gray with 13. The valiant efforts of Davyskiba (21 points) and Lorrayna (16 points) for Bergamo proved insufficient against the spirited performance of MVP Spirito, who excelled in reception and defense.
Final Score: VOLLEY BERGAMO 1991 2 – REALE MUTUA FENERA CHIERI ’76 3 (25-23, 23-25, 25-18, 15-25, 11-15)