In CEV Challenge Cup semifinal first leg, Igor Gorgonzola Novara clinched victory against Wiesbaden. Despite a challenging start, trailing 0-1 and facing a significant deficit in the second set, the team made a stunning comeback. Stellar performances by MVP Sara Bonifacio, with 16 points and an impressive attack rate, and Vita Akimova’s 24 points and 7 blocks were pivotal in reversing the match’s momentum. Sara Bonifacio reflected on the match’s intensity and the team’s resilience, emphasizing the importance of maintaining their momentum and focus for the upcoming challenge in Germany.
Nantes secured a 3-0 win over Bursa in the other semifinal leg.
CEV Challenge Cup – Semifinals
Igor Gorgonzola Novara vs. VC Wiesbaden 3-1 (21-25, 30-28, 25-17, 25-23)
Neptunes Nantes vs. Nilüfer Belediye Bursa 3-0 (25-16, 25-19, 25-17)