In the first matches of the SuperLega Credem Banca playoff semifinals, both home teams managed to secure wins, setting an intense pace for the series.
Trento had a convincing victory over Monza with a straight-set win (3-0), while Perugia overcame a spirited Milan team in four sets (3-1).
Trento’s win against Monza was marked by a tough start but eventually, they pulled through with scores of 27-25, 25-20, and 25-22. Despite the clear scoreline, the match was more competitive than it suggests, especially highlighted by Trento’s comeback in the first set from a 19-22 deficit. Key performances by Michieletto (17 pts), Rychlicki (17 pts), and Lavia (15 pts) propelled Trento to take control of the match. MVP of the match was Alessandro Michieletto, contributing significantly to the victory in front of 3,229 spectators.
On the other hand, Perugia’s matchup against Milano was a closely fought battle, ending in a 3-1 victory for Perugia with set scores of 25-17, 25-23, 23-25, and 25-22. The match featured an exchange of strong performances from both sides, with Perugia securing the crucial points in the high-stakes moments. Wassim Ben Tara was named MVP for his outstanding contribution to Perugia’s win, amassing 22 points (62% attack, 4 aces). The match saw a packed audience of 4,576 fans.
With these results, Trento and Perugia take a 1-0 lead in their respective semifinal series.
SuperLega Credem Banca – SemiFinals – Game 1
- Itas Trentino – Mint Vero Volley Monza 3-0 (27-25, 25-20, 25-22)
- Sir Susa Vim Perugia – Allianz Milano 3-1 (25-17, 25-23, 23-25, 25-22)
