In a breathtaking volleyball clash of the 10th round of the SuperLega Credem Banca, Valsa Group Modena narrowly defeated Farmitalia Catania, concluding the game with a dramatic 3-2 victory (25-22, 18-25, 25-19, 20-25, 13-15).
Farmitalia Catania, although ultimately facing defeat, displayed formidable strength and team spirit. The home crowd’s applause echoed in the arena, acknowledging their team’s valiant effort against the league’s sixth-ranked Modena. The match’s tiebreak was a nail-biter, with both teams relentlessly battling for dominance.
Osmany Juantorena of Valsa Group Modena was declared the MVP of the match. His late entry in the first set was a game-changer, contributing 18 points to his team’s victory. He was closely followed by teammates Rinaldi and Sapozhkov, each adding 19 points to the scoreboard. On Catania’s side, Buchegger shone brightly, amassing an impressive 26 points.
Elia Bossi of Farmitalia Catania expressed a mix of pride and disappointment, recognizing the team’s home ground advantage and the near miss in the tiebreak. Bossi remains optimistic about their future games, especially the upcoming match against Taranto.
Osmany Juantorena from the winning team acknowledged the challenging nature of the game and the need for a stronger approach in future matches. He praised his team’s resilience in clinching the win under pressure.
Farmitalia Catania vs. Valsa Group Modena 2-3 (25-22, 18-25, 25-19, 20-25, 13-15)
Farmitalia Catania: Orduna 1, Massari 14, Masulovic 8, Buchegger 26, Basic, Bossi 11, Cavaccini (L), Guarienti Zappoli, Tondo, Baldi, Randazzo 13, Santambrogio, Patanè, Frumuselu, Coach: Douglas Silva.
Valsa Group Modena: Mossa De Rezende, Davyskiba 5, Sanguinetti 9, Sapozhkov 19, Rinaldi 19, Brehme 2, Federici (L), Boninfante, Juantorena 18, Stankovic 9, Pinali G, Gollini (L), Pinali R, Sighinolfi, Coach: Petrella
