This weekend in Serie A1 Tigotà saw some shift in the standings. Milan closed the gap on league leaders Conegliano, while Novara is now hot on Scandicci’s heels. Vallefoglia climbed to sixth place, and Florence caught up with Pinerolo. Busto Arsizio is trailing just a point behind Rome, and Bergamo has edged ahead of Casalmaggiore.
In a significant match, Reale Mutua Fenera Chieri ’76 nearly upset Prosecco Doc Imoco Conegliano, leading twice in a thrilling encounter. However, Conegliano staged a remarkable comeback to win in the tie-break. MVP De Gennaro, Haak, and Plummer were instrumental in the win.
Another notable comeback was by Il Bisonte Firenze, who overcame a 2-0 deficit against Volley Bergamo 1991, with MVP Alsmeier, Ishikawa, and Kipp playing crucial roles.
Igor Gorgonzola Novara and Megabox Ond. Savio Vallefoglia also celebrated home victories. Novara, coached by Bernardi, defeated Wash4Green Pinerolo 3-1, while Vallefoglia overcame Honda Olivero S.Bernardo Cuneo, with Camilla Mingardi shining.
UYBA Volley Busto Arsizio secured the only 3-0 victory of the day against Aeroitalia Smi Roma. The match featured standout performances from Lualdi, Sartori, and Bracchi.
Serie A1 – Round 16
- Savino Del Bene Scandicci vs. Allianz Vero Volley Milano 0-3 (20-25, 21-25, 15-25)
- Prosecco Doc Imoco Conegliano vs. Reale Mutua Fenera Chieri ’76 3-2 (26-28, 25-19, 21-25, 30-28, 15-9)
- Itas Trentino vs. Trasportipesanti Casalmaggiore 2-3 (28-26, 26-24, 18-25, 19-25, 15-17)
- Volley Bergamo 1991 vs. Il Bisonte Firenze 2-3 (25-22, 29-27, 11-25, 19-25, 16-18)
- Megabox Ond. Savio Vallefoglia vs. Honda Olivero S.Bernardo Cuneo 3-1 (25-17, 25-20, 16-25, 25-21)
- Igor Gorgonzola Novara vs. Wash4green Pinerolo 3-1 (26-24, 23-25, 25-22, 25-14)
- Uyba Volley Busto Arsizio vs. Aeroitalia Smi Roma 3-0 (25-23, 25-16, 25-23)
