Strong comeback secures 3-1 victory for Trentino ahead of the second leg
Itas Trentino took a big step toward the 2025 CEV Cup semifinals, defeating Chaumont VB 52 3-1 (23-25, 25-21, 25-17, 25-19) in the first leg of the quarterfinals.
Match Recap: Trentino Bounces Back After Early Setback
The match started with Chaumont VB 52 taking the first set 25-23, thanks to a strong performance from Pasteur (14 points) and Maase (8 points). However, Trentino quickly turned the tide, showing their dominance in attack and defense.
MVP Daniele Lavia (14 points), along with Michieletto (13 points) and Flavio Gualberto (12 points), led the charge as Trentino leveled the match with a 25-21 win in the second set.
From there, the Italian side took full control. Their powerful serves, solid blocks (12 total), and sharp attacks overwhelmed the French team. A dominant 25-17 third-set win put Trentino in the driver’s seat, and they closed the match in the fourth set (25-19), securing a crucial away victory.
Key Match Stats
- 🔥 Top Scorers: Lavia (14), Michieletto (13), Flavio (12)
- 🛑 Blocks: Trentino Itas 12 – Chaumont 2
- ⚡ Aces: Trentino Itas 3 – Chaumont 2
- ⏳ Match Duration: 1h 46m
With this impressive road win, Trentino has a strong advantage heading into the second leg in Trento. Can they finish the job and secure a spot in the CEV Cup semifinals?
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