ITA W: Conegliano Leads, Shocking Upsets at the Bottom

Conegliano secures its 11th straight win in Serie A1, while surprises unfold at the bottom of the standings. Milano, Scandicci, and Pinerolo triumph.

The 10th round of Serie A1 Tigotà delivered intense action, with top teams maintaining dominance and surprises unfolding in the relegation zone. Here’s a recap of the matches:

1. Conegliano’s Commanding Win: In front of a sold-out crowd of 5,344 at Palaverde, Prosecco Doc Imoco Conegliano secured their 11th consecutive victory, sweeping Igor Gorgonzola Novara 3-0. Haak shone with 16 points and 3 blocks, while Gabi added 13.
2. Milano Back to Winning Ways: Numia Vero Volley Milano triumphed 3-1 against Bergamo at PalaFacchetti. With 21 blocks and Egonu leading the charge with 24 points.
3. Pinerolo’s Marathon Victory: Wash4Green Pinerolo edged past Megabox Ond. Savio Vallefoglia in a thrilling 3-2 encounter. Pinerolo’s Perinelli (22 points) and Smarzek (18) helped secure a win after a nail-biting 20-22 tie-break.
4. Scandicci Overpowers Chieri: Savino Del Bene Scandicci outlasted Reale Mutua Fenera Chieri 3-1, thanks to a defensive masterclass with 18 blocks. MVP Nwakalor contributed 12 points, while Antropova dominated with 27.
5. Roma Triumphs in Relegation Battle: Smi Roma Volley swept Bartoccini-Mc Restauri Perugia 3-0 . Orvosova led with 21 points.
6. Cuneo Stuns Talmassons: Honda Olivero Cuneo defeated Cda Volley Talmassons 3-1, shaking up the standings at the bottom. Kapralova’s 21 points secured the win, while Storck debuted with an impressive 25 points for Talmassons.

Serie A1 – Round 11

• Megabox Ond. Savio Vallefoglia – Wash4green Pinerolo 2-3 (20-25, 23-25, 25-22, 25-20, 20-22)
• Prosecco Doc Imoco Conegliano – Igor Gorgonzola Novara 3-0 (25-21, 25-16, 25-23)
• Cda Volley Talmassons Fvg – Honda Olivero Cuneo 1-3 (20-25, 25-15, 20-25, 23-25)
• Eurotek Uyba Busto Arsizio – Il Bisonte Firenze 3-1 (17-25, 25-20, 25-15, 25-19)
• Bartoccini-Mc Restauri Perugia – Smi Roma Volley 0-3 (22-25, 20-25, 16-25)
• Savino Del Bene Scandicci – Reale Mutua Fenera Chieri ’76 3-1 (25-16, 21-25, 25-18, 25-12)
• Bergamo – Numia Vero Volley Milano 1-3 (20-25, 21-25, 25-22, 22-25)