Novara edges closer to CEV Cup glory with powerful home win over Alba Blaj
Igor Gorgonzola Novara took a significant step toward the CEV Cup title with a commanding 3-1 victory over CS Volei Alba Blaj in the first leg of the final. The Italian side dazzled at home with set scores of 25-12, 25-20, 20-25, and 25-17.
Novara started strong, overwhelming the Romanian visitors in the opening set. Despite a slip in the third, coach Lorenzo Bernardi’s squad bounced back with confidence in the fourth to seal the match.
Top Scorers:
- Tatyana Tolok (Novara) – 22 points (5 blocks, 2 aces)
- Lina Alsmeier (Novara) – 16 points
- Mayu Ishikawa (Novara) – 11 points
- Amelie Rotar (Alba Blaj) – 15 points
- Yelyzaveta Ruban (Alba Blaj) – 11 points
- Drussyla Costa (Alba Blaj) – 10 points
Novara dominated the stats sheet with 13 blocks to Alba Blaj’s 5 and led in aces 7-4. The return leg is set for Tuesday, April 1st in Romania, where Novara will need just two sets to lift the trophy.