The opening match of the SuperLega Credem Banca Playoff Finals saw Sir Susa Vim Perugia secure a 3-1 win over Mint Vero Volley Monza at a packed PalaBarton.
The game was fiercely contested, with only the second set seeing a clear advantage. In an intense first set, Perugia staged a remarkable comeback. Trailing 15-21, the team rallied with the crowd’s support and a key service run by Semeniuk, ultimately taking the set 27-25. The match concluded with a attack by Russo in the fourth set.
Perugia’s attack was notably more effective, achieving a 57% success rate compared to Monza’s 51%, and they dominated at the net with 14 blocks to Monza’s five.
Simone Giannelli, Perugia’s setter, was named MVP for his orchestration of the offense and personal tally of 6 points, including 5 blocks. Key contributors for Perugia included Plotnytskyi with 18 points, Ben Tara with 17, Semeniuk with 13, and Russo with 12. For Monza, Takahashi and Szwarc led the scoring with 18 points each, the latter impressing with a 78% attack rate from the second set onward.
The series now moves to Monza for Game 2, scheduled for Sunday, April 21.
SuperLega Credem Banca Playoff Finals – Game 1
- Sir Susa Vim Perugia vs. Mint Vero Volley Monza 3-1 (27-25, 25-18, 23-25, 25-23) Series 1-0
