18th round of the Italian SuperLega Credem Banca witnessed Verona securing a nail-biting victory over Perugia, while Civitanova triumphed over Taranto in four sets. Modena effortlessly overcame Cisterna with a 3-0 win. In another close match, Padova edged out Milano 3-2, bringing them closer to securing their place in the league.
Perugia vs. Verona: Verona emerged victorious in a thrilling five-set match against Perugia, showcasing a rollercoaster of performances. Verona, led by MVP Rok Mozic with 20 points, outperformed in attacks and blocks, marking a significant win on the road.
Taranto vs. Civitanova: Civitanova defeated Taranto in four-set match, with Alex Nikolov earning the MVP title.
Padova vs. Milano: Padova’s victory over Milano in a tight five-setter brings them a step closer to safety. Luca Porro, named MVP, played a crucial role in this significant win.
Modena vs. Cisterna: Modena’s straightforward 3-0 win against Cisterna showcases their return to form. Vlad Davyskiba’s MVP performance highlighted Modena’s dominance, bringing a much-needed victory to the team and its fans.
In other games played yesterday, Piacenza fell to Monza in a five-set thriller, while Trentino dispatched Catania with ease. The current standings see Trentino leading the pack, with Perugia and Piacenza trailing behind. The victories for Civitanova, Verona, and Modena shake up the middle of the table, intensifying the competition for playoff positions.
SuperLega Credem Banca – Round 18
- Sir Susa Vim Perugia vs. Rana Verona 2-3 (20-25, 25-21, 14-25, 25-17, 13-15)
- Gioiella Prisma Taranto vs. Cucine Lube Civitanova 1-3 (25-23, 22-25, 22-25, 28-30)
- Pallavolo Padova vs. Allianz Milano 3-2 (25-23, 22-25, 25-22, 21-25, 18-16)
- Valsa Group Modena vs. Cisterna Volley 3-0 (25-18, 25-18, 25-21)
- Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza vs. Mint Vero Volley Monza 2-3 (21-25, 25-19, 23-25, 25-20, 11-15)
- Farmitalia Catania vs. Itas Trentino 0-3 (15-25, 20-25, 17-25)