Sir Sicoma Monini Perugia is heading to the CEV Champions League Final Four after another commanding performance at Pala Barton, defeating MINT Vero Volley Monza 3-1 (25-18, 23-25, 25-14, 31-29). With the win, Perugia cements its place among Europe’s elite, keeping its dreams of continental glory alive.
Perugia Gets the Job Done
Backed by a roaring home crowd, Perugia wasted no time setting the tone, comfortably taking the first set. Monza, refusing to go down quietly, hit back in the second, showing their resilience. But then came Perugia’s response—a dominant third set where they completely overpowered the visitors.
The fourth set was a thriller, with Monza throwing everything they had at Perugia. The guests even had multiple set points, but Perugia held its nerve, closing out the match in extra points to punch its ticket to Lodz.
Ishikawa Shines as MVP
Japan’s Yuki Ishikawa was the star of the night, leading Perugia’s attack with 19 points and proving unstoppable in key moments. Plotnytskyi (13 points) and Wasim Ben Tara (11 points) also played crucial roles, while Giannelli’s leadership in setting kept the offense firing on all cylinders.
With the job done, Perugia now shifts its focus to the Final Four, where the stakes are even higher. Coach Angelo Lorenzetti praised his squad’s resilience:
“Monza made us work hard, but we stayed focused when it mattered most. Now, we prepare for the biggest challenge—bringing the trophy home.”
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