In the Playoff Series for the 3rd place, Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza put on a dominant display in Game 2, securing a straight sets victory (24-26, 19-25, 23-25) against Allianz Milano.
Despite losing their home-court advantage, Piacenza maintained their composure and managed to clinch the win by staying calm in crucial moments. The exceptional performance of Leal (MVP of the match) and the consistently decisive Romanò played a significant role in leading the team to a maximum margin of victory, resulting in Botti’s team taking a 2-0 lead in the series. Milan’s excellent blocking performance by Piano (4 points) and organization of the game by from Porro unfortunately couldn’t convert into capitalizing on decisive points. Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza needs just one more victory to secure a spot in the next CEV Champions League.
Allianz Milano vs Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza 0-3 (24-26, 19-25, 23-25)
Allianz Milano: Porro 4, Ishikawa 11, Loser 6, Patry 4, Mergarejo Hernandez 7, Piano 8, Pesaresi (L), Lawrence 4, Ebadipour, Fusaro, Bonacchi, Colombo, Vitelli, Coach: Piazza
Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza: Brizard 5, Lucarelli 13, Simon 9, Romanò 15, Leal 14, Caneschi 3, Scanferla (L), Recine, Gironi, Hoffer, Basic, Alonso, De Weijer, Cester, Coach: Botti
