Numia Vero Volley Milano 3-0 Dentil Praia Clube (25-23, 25-16, 25-13)
Numia Vero Volley Milano secured third place at the FIVB Club World Championship with a 3-0 victory over Brazil’s Dentil Praia Clube.
The match opened with a closely contested first set. Despite an early 3-8 deficit, Milano rallied back, led by Paola Egonu and key defensive plays, to take the set 25-23. The second set saw Milano in control from start to finish to secure a 25-16 win. The final set was a one-sided affair, as Milano powered through with an early 4-0 lead, cruising to a decisive 25-13 finish.
Egonu was the match’s top scorer with 20 points, supported by Kurtagic (11) and Danesi (10). Milano’s strong defensive stats included 18 blocks, while Praia Clube struggled offensively, with no player reaching double digits.
Player and Coach Reactions
Helena Cazaute: “We’re happy to finish with a win after yesterday’s loss. While we hoped for more, bringing home a medal is a positive outcome.”
Coach Stefano Lavarini: “This bronze reflects our growth. We aimed higher, but today’s match showed our ability to recover and control the game well.”
