In Serie A1 showdown at the PalaFacchetti in Treviglio, Reale Mutua Fenera Chieri ’76 secured a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Volley Bergamo.
Chieri set the tone early, dominating the first set with a convincing 25-17 win. Bergamo, spurred by an outstanding performance from Montalvo (18 points), rallied to claim the second set 25-20, thrilling the home crowd. However, Chieri’s defensive strength, led by MVP Zakchaiou’s 7 blocks and 17 points, proved decisive. The visitors clinched the third set 25-20 and sealed the match with a commanding 25-18 finish in the fourth.
Gray added 10 points and 6 blocks to Chieri’s tally, while Gicquel and Skinner contributed 20 and 18 points, respectively. Despite Bergamo’s efforts, Chieri’s impenetrable defense with 18 total blocks secured their victory in style.
