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CEV CUP M: Verona and Ziraat find their way to semifinals

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Calzedonia Verona and Ziraat Bankası Ankara advanced to the semifinals of the 2018 CEV Men’s Volleyball Cup.

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Italian representatives Calzedonia Verona had some difficulties handling the pressure from the packed stands at the Palais des Sports Jacques Chaban Delmas (2,270 spectators) and motivated home side of Montpellier Volley UC in the opening set of the rematch, but prevailed in the next three to progress to the semifinals of the CEV Cup, partially 18-25, 25-17, 25-18, 26-24. Verona beat the French club by the same result in the 1st leg. The U.S. outside hitter Thomas Jaeschke topped SuperLega members with 16 points (4 aces, 74% reception – 19 digs, 1 error). The Slovenian Alen Pajenk added 4 kill blocks and 73% attack (8/11, blocked once). Jean Patry scored 20 points for Montpellier.

Ziraat Bankası Ankara from Turkey went through the same scenario in Belgium against Lindemans Aalst – lost first set, claimed the next three, partially 18-25, 30-28, 25-19, 25-19. The 1st leg also went to Ziraat (3-1). Vahit Emre Savaş tallied 19 points (4 kill blocks) for Ziraat, who will face Verona in the semis. Italian Oleg Antonov served 4 aces. Gert van Walle scored 35 points for Lindemans, while the Pole Adrian Staszewski made 78% reception (27 digs, 1 error).

 

To see complete results, stats, and standings, visit our CEV Volleyball Cup 2017/2018 / Male / Seniors page. 

 

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