Macerata – Piacenza
Copra Elior Piacenza surprised the reigning Italian champion and defeated them for the second time in the space of three days, and this time in front of Lube‘s fans in Pala Baldinelli (3700 spectators) .
Luca Monti‘s team won against Lube Banca Marche in five sets 2:3 (the result of the fifth set 20-22), and is up 2-1 in the series. PIACENZA will therefore have the first match ball for the final on Wednesday night at home in Game 4. On the other hand, MACERATA will do everything to fight for the fifth game, and the chance to continue to defend the title won last year.
Alberto Giuliani (coach Cucine Lube Banca Marche MACERATA): “It ‘s hard to swallow a defeat like this, after a tie break like that. The last part was definitely the best, although there were some questionable decisions. We’ve talked in the locker room, we looked at each other and we know we’re going to Piacenza on Wednesday determined to play Game 5 in front of our fans.“
Luca Monti (coach Copra Elior PIACENZA): “In the second and third set we dominated, while the tie break was a battle that either team could win. During the game we tried to use all the resources, and we were rewarded. Now we have two chances to win the final, and we know how to use them.“
Zaytsev was the top scorer for Lube with 18 points, Simon scored the most for PIACENZA, 19.
