In a fiercely contested final, Sir Susa Vim Perugia triumphed over Itas Trentino to claim their sixth Del Monte® Supercoppa, winning 3-2 in an exhilarating tie-break match. The victory, held at Florence’s Palazzo Wanny, marks Perugia’s third consecutive Supercoppa win, solidifying their dominance in Italian volleyball.
The final was a rollercoaster from the start. Trentino, missing opposite Kamil Rychlicki due to injury in the semifinal, found a strong replacement in Gabi Garcia, who led his team with 24 points. Despite Trentino’s 18 blocks and a strong showing in the second and third sets, Perugia fought back with grit and determination, rallying to take the fourth set decisively and overpowering their opponents in the tie-break with a 15-9 win.
Perugia’s Japanese star, Yuki Ishikawa, was the standout player, earning the Del Monte® MVP award. Ishikawa scored 20 points, including key plays that propelled his team to victory. He played a crucial role in both the semifinal and the final, leading Perugia’s offense with a 47% attack efficiency and two blocks.
Perugia’s overall performance was bolstered by a strong team effort, finishing the match with five aces, nine blocks, and a 50% attack success rate. With over 3,800 fans packing the venue, the atmosphere was electric, especially with Perugia supporters celebrating their team’s remarkable comeback.
- Final Score: Sir Susa Vim Perugia vs Itas Trentino 3-2 (25-18, 19-25, 15-25, 25-17, 15-9)