Imoco
With tonight’s victory in the third game of the 2018/19 Samsung Volley Cup A1 playoff finals against the No.2 seed Novara, in front of the packed stands at Palaverde (more than 5,000 spectators), the top seed Imoco won the national title. Imoco’s collection of championship trophies has now increased to three, after those in 2016 and 2018.
Imoco achieved the victory in Game 3 much harder than in previous two encounters: 3-2 (25-16, 23-25, 25-11, 20-25, 15-13). As for the attack, the Croatian opposite hitter Samanta Fabris was the one to stand out for Imoco with 22 points. Defensively, American Kimberly Hill highlighted for the winning side with 79% positive reception (28 digs, 4 errors, 71% perfect). Paola Egonu had a one-woman show in Novara – 33 points (4 kill blocks). American Michelle Bartsch made 72% reception (50 digs, 2 errors, 58% perfect).
Imoco crowned a fantastic season in which they set a new club record of 61 points collected in the regular season, remaining unbeaten through the playoffs with an 8-0.
But the season is not over for Imoco. The side coached by Daniele Santarelli will play the 2019 CEV Champions League Super Final on May 18, facing Novara again.
2018/19 Samsung Volley Cup A1 playoff finals – Game 3:
(1) Imoco Volley Conegliano – (2) Igor Gorgonzola Novara 3-2 (25-16, 23-25, 25-11, 20-25, 15-13)
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