Rana Verona staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Cucine Lube Civitanova at the Eurosuole Forum in the SuperLega 11th round. Initially trailing 2-0, Stoytchev’s squad turned the game around, securing their third consecutive win and a spot in the Del Monte Coppa Italia Quarterfinals.
Key player Dzavoronok led the charge with 17 points, including five from the nine-meter line, earning the MVP award. Cortesia also stood out with seven winning blocks, while teammates Keita and Sani contributed significantly, scoring 14 and 12 points respectively.
The match began with a shaky start for Verona, marked by an early attacking error from Amin. However, the team quickly regained composure, with Dzavoronok and Zingel leading a strong offensive. Despite trailing initially, Verona’s persistence paid off, culminating in a decisive tie-break victory.
Cucine Lube Civitanova 2–3 Rana Verona (25-22, 25-18, 16-25, 23-25, 12-15).
