Gas Sales Daiko Bluenergy Piacenza faced off against Sport Lisboa e Benfica in Pool C of the CEV Champions League. Piacenza, holding a record of 2 wins and 1 loss, started the match in the second position, while Benfica, striving to rise from the bottom. Piacenza concluded game with a final 3-0 set victory. Fabrizio Gironi emerged as the match’s MVP with an impressive 17 points, contributing significantly to the final scoreline of 3-0 (30-28, 25-21, 28-26).
Meanwhile, the Berlin Recycling Volleys marked a significant win against Halkbank Ankara with a 3-1 victory (25-22, 25-23, 25-22). Despite a valiant effort by Earvin Ngapeth of Halkbank who was metach top scorer with 15 points, the German champions, energized by a record crowd of 6,587 at Max-Schmeling-Halle, displayed exceptional performance.This victory marks a significant step for the BR Volleys in their journey to the CEV Champions League Playoff round. Their triumph not only bolstered their position in the group but also enhanced their chances of advancing on their own merits. Marek Sotola led Berlin with 14 points scored.
Pool C
- Gas Sales Daiko Piacenza vs. Sport Lisboa e Benfica 3-0 (30-28, 25-21, 28-26)
- Berlin Recycling Volleys vs. Halkbank Ankara 3-0 (25-22, 25-23, 25-22)
