The men’s team of Vero Volley Monza, fresh off their Korean tour, faced Sonepar Padova in their first preseason test match at Opiquad Arena, with the game ending in a 2-3 (1-3) defeat (22-25, 25-15, 19-25, 16-25, 15-13). This match serves as a crucial warm-up for the upcoming Supercoppa in Florence.
In the match, Monza started strong, with both teams trading points in the opening set before Padova pulled ahead to win 25-22. The second set saw Monza bounce back with dominant plays, especially from Rohrs and Szwarc, sealing a comfortable 25-15 victory. However, Padova regained control in the third and fourth sets, capitalizing on Monza’s struggles, winning 25-19 and 25-16, respectively for official 1-3. Monza fought back in the last played, final, fifth set, winning 15-13.
Coach Eccheli expressed optimism, noting the improvement in Rohrs’ performance: “Although he’s not yet at peak fitness, his contribution was crucial today. This week, we’ll continue working hard to enhance our game further.”