In a thrilling third-round matchup of Italy’s Serie A1 Tigotà, Igor Gorgonzola Novara overcame Vero Volley Milano in a hard-fought battle, taking the victory in a 3-2 tie-break. Novara’s MVP Tatiana Tolok led the way with 30 points, supported by Alsmeier’s 18 and Squarcini’s 16 with a stunning 66% attack rate. Milano’s Danesi delivered an impressive 20 points, including 7 blocks, with Sylla and Daalderop contributing 19 and 18 points respectively.
Prosecco Doc Imoco Conegliano maintained their perfect record with a 3-1 victory over SMI Roma Volley. Haak powered through with 26 points, aided by Fahr’s 15 and Lukasik’s 12. Roma’s Orvosova and Rotar scored 19 and 16 points, but it wasn’t enough to stop the Italian champions.
Scandicci, under new coach Marco Gaspari, cruised to a 3-0 win against Perugia, with Antropova tallying 27 points. Chieri edged out Firenze 3-2 in a dramatic five-setter, with Omoruyi earning MVP honors after scoring 18 points. Vallefoglia dominated Busto Arsizio 3-0, while Talmassons handed Bergamo their first defeat of the season with a 3-1 victory, thanks to Shcherban’s 20 points and 10 aces from the team.
Serie A1 – Round 3
- Wash4green Pinerolo – Honda Olivero Cuneo 3-1 (25-23, 19-25, 25-18, 25-23)
- Smi Roma Volley – Prosecco Doc Imoco Conegliano 1-3 (23-25, 17-25, 25-23, 20-25)
- Numia Vero Volley Milano – Igor Gorgonzola Novara 2-3 (21-25, 32-30, 22-25, 31-29, 12-15)
- Reale Mutua Fenera Chieri ’76 – Il Bisonte Firenze 3-2 (25-13, 25-23, 22-25, 17-25, 15-12)
- Savino Del Bene Scandicci – Bartoccini-Mc Restauri Perugia 3-0 (25-15, 25-21, 25-15)
- Megabox Ond. Savio Vallefoglia – Eurotek Uyba Busto Arsizio 3-0 (25-21, 25-18, 25-15)
- Bergamo – Cda Volley Talmassons Fvg 1-3 (25-27, 25-20, 23-25, 18-25)
