Allianz Milano dealt a blow to the Italian champions, Cucine Lube Civitanova, in the third game of the series, sweeping them in straight sets (25-23, 25-18, 26-24) at the Eurosuole Forum. The defeat was a major setback for Lube Civitanova, especially during the crucial stage of the championship. However, Lube Civitanova still has a chance to even the score when they face Allianz Milano in the fourth encounter on Saturday, April 22nd, at the Allianz Cloud.
To win the series, Lube Civitanova must produce a stellar performance in the upcoming away game against Allianz Milano. If they manage to clinch the win, they will return to Civitanova for the final match on April 25th. In the Game 3, Nikolov was the only Lube Civitanova player to score double digits, tallying 11 points, whereas Allianz Milano had four players with double digits. Patry led the way with 14 points, with Loser named MVP after scoring 13, and Ishikawa and Mergarejo chipping in with 13 and 10 points, respectively.
Both teams will be preparing for the fourth match, with Lube Civitanova aiming for an impressive away victory. If they succeed, they will force a decisive fifth match that will determine the ultimate winner of the series.
Cucine Lube Civitanova – Allianz Powervolley Milano MILANO: 3-0 (23-25, 18-25, 24-26) – Series: 1-2
Cucine Lube Civitanova: Garcia 6, D’Amico, Zaytsev 7, Chinenyeze 7, Nikolov 11, Diamantini 1, De Cecco 1, Anzani 2, Bottolo, Yant 6, Balaso (L), Sottile, Gottardo, Ambrose (L), Coach: Blengini
Allianz Powervolley Milano: Mergarejo 10, Vitelli, Fusaro, Loser 13, Patry 14, Piano 2, Ishikawa 13, Porro 2, Pesaresi (L), Lawrence, Bonacchi, Ebadipour, Colombo (L), Coach: Piazza
