In front of a of 3,000 fans at the Eurosuole Forum, Cucine Lube Civitanova demonstrated their home advantage by defeating Allianz Milano in three sets (25-17, 25-22, 25-17) in the SuperLega Credem Banca Semifinals, Game 1.
Lube’s exceptional performance was evident in their dominant serve, with 4 aces to 1 and impressive attack (65% vs. 47%). Aleksandar Nikolov was the match top scorer with 17 points (60% attack, 2 aces), while Marlon Yant contributed 13 points, including 3 block points, Ivan Zaytsev added 10 points (82% attack, 1 ace). Despite Allianz Milano efforts, only Jean Patry (12 points) scored in double digits.
Cucine Lube Civitanova vs Allianz Milano 3-0 (25-17, 25-22, 25-17)
Cucine Lube Civitanova: De Cecco 2, Yant Herrera 13, Chinenyeze 7, Zaytsev 10, Nikolov 17, Anzani 6, Balaso (L), D’Amico, Bottolo, Garcia Fernandez, Ambrose (L), Diamantini, Gottardo, Sottile, Coach: Blengini
Allianz Milano: Porro 1, Ishikawa 7, Loser 6, Patry 12, Mergarejo Hernandez 8, Piano 5, Vitelli 1, Pesaresi (L), Ebadipour 1, Lawrence, Bonacchi, Fusaro, Colombo, Coach: Piazza
