Piacenza Overpowers Halkbank in a Straight-Set Victory
Italian powerhouse Gas Sales Daiko Piacenza overwhelmed Turkish Halkbank ANKARA with a 3-0 win in their Pool C match. The Italians commanded each set with scores of 19-25, 23-25, and 19-25,. Robertlandy Simon Aties emerged as the MVP, contributing significantly to Piacenza’s victory and their top position in Pool C with 12 points.
BR Volleys Secure Playoff Spot, Set Sights on Piacenza
BR Volleys also shined, ensuring their place in the CEV Champions League playoff round with a 3-1 victory over Benfica Lisbon. With Piacenza’s concurrent win over Halkbank, BR Volleys now face a decisive match against Piacenza for the quarter-final berth.
ACH Volley’s Champions League Journey Ends in Defeat
ACH Volley faced a challenging match against Itas Trentino in Ljubljana, resulting in a 0-3 loss. Despite a resilient effort, ACH Volley couldn’t match the Italians’ prowess. With standout performances from Jan Kozamernik and Riccardo Sbertoli, Trentino confirmed their top spot in Group B. ACH Volley’s Champions League season will conclude with their next match against Tours.
Pool B
- ACH Volley Ljubljana vs Itas Trentino 0-3 (30-32, 16-25, 18-25)
Pool C
- Halkbank Ankara vs.Gas Sales Daiko Piacenza 0-3 (19-25, 23-25, 19-25)
- Sport Lisboa e Benfica vs. Berlin Recycling Volleys 1-3 (22-25, 22-25, 25-22, 24-26)