The twelfth day of the Italian Serie A1 Tigotà concluded with noteworthy performances. Despite losing its first point of the season, Prosecco Doc Imoco Conegliano remains the Winter Champion, while Wash4Green Pinerolo’s remarkable effort against them secures a spot in the Coppa Italia. As the season nears its halfway point, only two places are left in the competition, with Roma and Vallefoglia currently ahead of Firenze and newcomer Busto Arsizio.
Wash4Green Pinerolo became the first team in the 2023-24 season to snatch a point from Conegliano across all competitions. A stellar performance by Wash4Green Pinerolo squad not only thrilled the packed Pala Bus Company but also earned them a quarterfinal spot in the Coppa Italia. Haak’s impressive 31 points, supported by Lanier (19 pts) and Gennari (15 pts), were crucial in the closely contested game.
Allianz Vero Volley Milano edged closer to the leader by sweeping Il Bisonte Firenze 0-3. The team, led by MVP Orro and top scorer Egonu (16 pts), maintained control throughout the match.
Reale Mutua Fenera Chieri ’76 narrowly escaped a setback in their derby against Honda Olivero S.Bernardo Cuneo. Despite a rough third set, Chieri clinched the win with Grobelna’s 24 points and contributions from Skinner and Zakchaiou. Lena Stigrot led Cuneo with 18 points.
In the last match, UYBA Volley Busto Arsizio defeated Itas Trentino, 3-0 (25-23, 25-14, 25-19).
Serie A1 – Round 12
- Reale Mutua Fenera Chieri ’76 vs. Honda Olivero S.Bernardo Cuneo 3-1 (25-18, 25-19, 17-25, 26-24)
- Volley Bergamo 1991 vs. Igor Gorgonzola Novara 0-3 (23-25, 15-25, 20-25)
- Uyba Volley Busto Arsizio vs. Itas Trentino 3-0 (25-23, 25-14, 25-19)
- Megabox Ond. Savio Vallefoglia vs. Trasportipesanti Casalmaggiore 3-0 (25-15, 25-22, 25-21)
- Il Bisonte Firenze vs. Allianz Vero Volley Milano 0-3 (19-25, 22-25, 20-25)
- Wash4green Pinerolo vs. Prosecco Doc Imoco Conegliano 2-3 (21-25, 26-24, 14-25, 25-23, 13-15)
- Roma Volley Club vs. Savino Del Bene Scandicci 2-3 (16-25, 14-25, 26-24, 25-21, 7-15)