In the 25th round of Serie A1, home teams delivered convincing victories, setting the stage for an intense playoff race. The matches saw Milano, Conegliano, Casalmaggiore, and Trentino each securing three-point wins in the penultimate round of the regular season.
Casalmaggiore’s victory over Vallefoglia kept their playoff hopes alive, maintaining the competition for the sixth, seventh, and eighth positions. Despite their midweek Champions League commitments, Milano and Conegliano didn’t lose focus, defeating Firenze and Pinerolo, respectively. Trentino celebrated their first three-point win of the season, defeating UYBA in a decisive 3-1 match.
The remaining matches of the round, scheduled for today, include crucial battles for survival between Novara-Bergamo and Cuneo-Chieri, and a significant clash between Scandicci and Roma, which could determine the race for second place and a top-eight finish.
Conegliano, playing in an electrified Palaverde following their European match, secured their 40th consecutive win, an important step toward their Champions League semifinal rematch. The team displayed a strong start, with standout performances from Plummer, Haak, De Gennaro, Lubian, and Squarcini, despite Pinerolo’s efforts to counterattack.
Milano achieved their second consecutive win in Serie A1, dominating Firenze at the Allianz Cloud, with Paola Egonu leading the score with 22 points. Casalmaggiore’s win over Vallefoglia featured a strong comeback after losing the first set, with notable performances from Smarzek, Lee, Lohuis, and MVP, libero, De Bortoli.
Trentino’s victory over UYBA Busto Arsizio marked a significant moment led by Francesca Michieletto and Carly DeHoog. This win not only avenged their previous defeat but also postponed UYBAa’s safety confirmation.
Serie A1 – Round 25
- Itas Trentino vs. Uyba Volley Busto Arsizio 3-1 (25-23, 18-25, 25-18, 25-21)
- Trasportipesanti Casalmaggiore vs. Megabox Ond. Savio Vallefoglia 3-1 (21-25, 25-19, 25-12, 25-16)
- Allianz Vero Volley Milano vs. Il Bisonte Firenze 3-1 (25-19, 20-25, 25-17, 25-21)
- Prosecco Doc Imoco Conegliano vs. Wash4green Pinerolo 3-0 (25-19, 25-18, 25-21)
