Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza emerged victorious against Allianz Milano in a thrilling five-set match, taking a 3-2 win (25-22, 23-25, 17-25, 31-29, 15-12) in the PlayOff SuperLega Credem Banca Quarterfinals.
Key players from Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza contributing to the victory included game MVP Yuri Romanò with 19 points, Ricardo Lucarelli and Simon with 13 points each, and match top scorer Yoandy Leal with 22 points. Meanwhile, Allianz Milano saw notable performances from Yuki Ishikawa with 21 points and Reggers with 20 points.
In a gripping encounter lasting over two and a half hours, Piacenza rallied back against Milano, securing the first of two match balls to clinch the Quarterfinals series. Despite Milano’s efforts, including three match points in the fourth set, Piacenza forced the game into a tie-break, ultimately sealing the win. Not even the impressive performances of Ishikawa and Reggers for Milano could tip the scales in their favor.
With Yuri Romanò earning the Most Valuable Player (MVP) title for Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza, the team now looks ahead to the next match on March 24th in Milan, aiming to capitalize on their lead in the series.
Coach Andrea Anastasi expressed satisfaction with his team’s resilience, acknowledging the challenges faced during the intense match. Meanwhile, Matey Kaziyski of Allianz Milano lamented the missed opportunity and called for renewed determination from both his team and the supporters in the upcoming battle.
The match drew an audience of 2,671 spectators, adding to the electrifying atmosphere of the playoffs.
PlayOff SuperLega Credem Banca QuarterFinals – Game 3
- Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza vs. Allianz Milano 3-2 (25-22, 23-25, 17-25, 31-29, 15-12)
