After the third round of the Serie A1, the leaderboard saw some shifts. Conegliano and Novara emerged as leaders, with Milano closely trailing. Scandicci and Vallefoglia are two points adrift. Busto Arsizio managed to secure their first point, while Trento still seeks their first win.
One of the most awaited clashes between Allianz Vero Volley Milano and Savino Del Bene Scandicci lived up to its billing. Milano initially led 2-0 but Scandicci fought back, pushing the game to a decider. Milano eventually triumphed 16-14 in a gripping tie-break. Paola Egonu was particularly impressive, scoring 33 points.
Roma Volley Club’s contest with UYBA Volley Busto Arsizio was another nail-biter. Roma took an early 2-0 lead, only for Busto Arsizio to level it at 2-2. The tie-break was clinched 15-13 by Roma, highlighted by Bici-Plak duo’s 47 points.
In other matches, Il Bisonte Firenze celebrated their maiden victory against Volley Bergamo 1991. Meanwhile, Igor Gorgonzola Novara maintained their undefeated run, beating Wash4Green Pinerolo. TrasportiPesanti Casalmaggiore secured their first win of the season against Itas Trentino, highlighted by performances from Breana Edwards and young Linda Manfredini.
Serie A1 – Round 3 Results:
- Allianz Vero Volley Milano defeated Savino Del Bene Scandicci: 3-2 (27-25, 25-18, 25-27, 22-25, 16-14)
- Reale Mutua Fenera Chieri ’76 lost to Prosecco Doc Imoco Conegliano: 1-3 (19-25, 23-25, 25-18, 25-27)
- Trasportipesanti Casalmaggiore dominated Itas Trentino: 3-0 (25-22, 25-22, 25-13)
- Il Bisonte Firenze overcame Volley Bergamo 1991: 3-0 (25-23, 25-22, 25-22)
- Honda Olivero S.Bernardo Cuneo lost to Megabox Ond. Savio Vallefoglia: 1-3 (25-13, 23-25, 22-25, 22-25)
- Wash4green Pinerolo fell to Igor Gorgonzola Novara: 1-3 (17-25, 16-25, 28-26, 20-25)
- Roma Volley Club outlasted UYBA Volley Busto Arsizio: 3-2 (25-20, 25-21, 20-25, 23-25, 15-13).
