Gas Sales Daiko Piacenza dominated Berlin Recycling Volleys in a straight-set victory (0-3) at the Max-Schmeling-Halle, Berlin. A packed arena of 5,621 fans witnessed Piacenza clinch Pool C with scores of 15-25, 23-25, 19-25.
The match’s highlight was Romano’s exceptional performance in the third set, scoring 11 points with an 80% attack rate. His contribution, along with Robbert Andriga’s closing ace, earned him the MVP title, ending with an impressive 20 points (15 attacks, 4 aces, 1 block).
Piacenza’s impressive first appearance in the CEV Champions League culminated in a victory that has directly propelled them into the quarterfinals. Meanwhile, Berlin, having secured third place in Pool C, will still advance to the Champions League playoffs as the top-ranked third-placed team across all pools.
In another Pool C match, Halkbank overcame Portugal’s Benfica in a close 3-2 match, securing their playoff spot with a second-place group finish.
Pool C
- Berlin Recycling Volleys vs Gas Sales Daiko Piacenza 0-3 (15-25, 23-25, 19-25)
- Sport Lisboa e Benfica vs. Halkbank Ankara 2-3 (21-25, 25-19, 25-18, 18-25, 13-25)