In a sold-out Eurosuole Forum, the Cucine Lube Civitanova completed an impressive comeback against WithU Verona, defeating them 3-0 (25-19, 25-23, 25-23) to advance to their 19th Scudetto semifinal, the seventh consecutive one.
Marlon Yant, who scored 15 points with a 65% attack rate, 1 ace and 1 block, was awarded the MVP title. Nikolov also scored 15 points ahead of Zaytsev, who contributed to Lube’s win with 11 points. WithU Verona, who continue their season in the playoffs for 5th place, had Keita as their top scorer with 17 points. Sapozhkov (14) and Mozic (12) also performed well in attack.
Lube Civitanova will now prepare for their next challenge in the semifinals, while WithU Verona will focus on their playoff run for 5th place.
Quarterfinals – Play Off SuperLega Credem Banca – 4th Game
April 1, 2023
WithU Verona vs Cucine Lube Civitanova 1-3 (25-20, 23-25, 26-28, 24-26)
April 2, 2023
Vero Volley Monza vs Itas Trentino 0-3 (22-25, 20-25, 19-25)
Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza vs Valsa Group Modena 3-0 (25-20, 25-21, 25-20)
Allianz Milano vs Sir Safety Susa Perugia 3-2 (25-15, 19-25, 19-25, 28-26, 15-13)
Quarterfinals – Play Off SuperLega Credem Banca – 5th Game
April 8, 2023
Cucine Lube Civitanova vs WithU Verona 3-0 (25-19, 25-23, 25-23)
April 10, 2023
Valsa Group Modena vs Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza
Sir Safety Susa Perugia vs Allianz Milano
