Sir Sicoma Monini Perugia wrapped up a flawless Champions League group stage campaign with a commanding 3-0 win over Berlin Recycling Volleys on Wednesday night at the Max-Schmeling-Halle.
With top spot in Pool C already secured, the Italian champions showed no complacency, completing the phase with six wins from six matches and finishing on 17 points.
Match Result
Berlin Recycling Volleys 0 – 3 Sir Sicoma Monini Perugia
(17-25, 18-25, 20-25)
Perugia controlled the match from start to finish. Although Berlin began each set with energy and briefly took early leads, the visitors responded with clinical precision and steady composure.
Captain Simone Giannelli guided the team with authority and earned MVP honors, contributing four points while expertly distributing the offense. Perugia’s attack proved decisive, posting a 57 percent success rate compared to Berlin’s 38 percent.
Wassim Ben Tara led the scoring with 16 points, supported by Roberto Russo (9), and a balanced contribution of 10 points each from Oleh Plotnytskyi and Kamil Semeniuk. Berlin’s Jake Hanes finished with 14 points.
The second set was particularly one-sided, as Perugia surged ahead with strong blocking and aggressive serving. In the third, Berlin briefly threatened with consecutive aces, but Perugia quickly regained control to seal the match.
Some Stats
Perugia: 6 aces, 57% attack efficiency, 5 blocks
Berlin: 5 aces, 38% attack efficiency, 4 blocks