Aeroitalia Smi Roma vs. Prosecco Doc Imoco Conegliano 0-3 (17-25, 13-25, 21-25)
Imoco Conegliano clinched their semifinal berth in the A1 Series Playoffs, despite Aeroitalia Smi Roma’s spirited fight in a packed arena. The reigning Italian champions replicated their initial 3-0 victory in the second match, setting up a semifinal clash against the winner between Igor Gorgonzola Novara and Reale Mutua Fenera Chieri ’76. The crucial third game of this face-off is scheduled for April 3, with the semifinals beginning on April 6.
Imoco Conegliano’s girls, under coach Santarelli’s guidance, showcased their dominance with two initial crushing set victories. Despite the intense atmosphere, they faced stiff resistance in the third set but ultimately prevailed. Marina Lubian emerged as the match’s Most Valuable Player with a performance that included 11 points, boasting a 55% success rate in attacks, alongside 1 block and 4 aces. Meanwhile, Isabelle Haak led as the top scorer with a total of 22 points, achieving a 65% attack success rate, contributing 6 points from blocks, and securing 1 ace.
Wash4green Pinerolo vs. Allianz Vero Volley Milano 1-3 (13-25, 25-22, 16-25, 21-25)
On another front, Allianz Vero Volley Milano emerged as the second semifinalist after overcoming Wash4Green Pinerolo with a 3-1 victory. Paola Egonu led the match as the top scorer and was named MVP, amassing 27 points through a combination of a 51% attack success rate, 2 points from blocks, and 5 aces. Milano will meet Savino Del Bene Scandicci in the semifinals, promising an exciting contest for the championship title.
Serie A1 – Quarterfinals – Game 2
- Aeroitalia Smi Roma vs. Prosecco Doc Imoco Conegliano 0-3 (17-25, 13-25, 21-25) – Series 0-2
- Reale Mutua Fenera Chieri vs. Igor Gorgonzola Novara 0-3 (22-25, 30-32, 21-25) – Series 1-1
- Megabox Ond. Savio Vallefoglia vs. Savino Del Bene Scandicci 0-3 (18-25, 24-26, 17-25) – Series 0-2
- Wash4green Pinerolo vs. Allianz Vero Volley Milano 1-3 (13-25, 25-22, 16-25, 21-25) – Series 0-2
