Italian volleyball team Reale Mutua Fenera Chieri clinched a decisive victory against Levallois Paris Saint Cloud in France, sweeping the match 3-0 and earning their place in the CEV Cup final. The semifinal match, held on the opponents’ turf, showcased the Italian team’s resilience, overcoming the challenges of travel and a previous tie-break victory in Turin.
The sets were closely contested, but Chieri consistently found the edge needed to prevail, largely thanks to a standout performance by Kaja Grobelna, who was named MVP with 17. Teammates Skinner and Zakchaiou also made significant contributions, scoring in double figures and ensuring the team’s dominance throughout the game.
Chieri’s victory sets up an anticipated final against Swiss team Viteos Neuchatel, with the first leg scheduled for March 13.
- Match Score: Levallois Paris Saint Cloud 0, Reale Mutua Fenera Chieri’76 3 (22-25, 23-25, 23-25).
Top performers for Chieri included Grobelna (17), Skinner (13), and Zakchaiou (10), while Cugno led Levallois Paris Saint Cloud with 15 points.
Levallois Paris Saint Cloud vs. Reale Mutua Fenera Chieri’76 0-3 (22-25, 23-25, 23-25)
- Levallois PARIS Saint Cloud: Palgutova 8, Alanko 2, Cugno 15, Thater 7, Kecman 9, Herrera Rodriguez 9, Gelin (L), Verger, Enright 2, Zyani, Gilfillan, Ngolongolo, Chemama (L), Depie, Coach: Orefice.
- Reale Mutua Fenera Chieri’76: Skinner 13, Grobelna 17, Omoruyi 4, Zakchaiou 10, Weitzel 5, Malinov 3, Spirito (L), Rolando, Morello, Gray, Kingdon Rishel 7, Jatzko, Anthouli, Kone (L), Coach: Bregoli