The first half of the Italian SuperLega Credem Banca season wrapped up. Perugia, already crowned winter champions, edged out Piacenza in a gripping 3-2 tie-breaker in front of 4,244 fans. MVP Oleh Plotnytskyi dazzled with 16 points and 4 aces, ensuring Perugia’s top spot.
Meanwhile, Milano stunned Modena 3-1, with Ferre Reggers leading the charge. Despite Modena’s late resurgence, Milano’s sharp serving and defense sealed the victory. Modena now faces top-seeded Perugia in the upcoming Coppa Italia quarterfinals.
Cisterna Volley celebrated its first-ever Coppa Italia qualification by defeating Monza 3-1. Theo Faure, MVP, scored 20 points, fueling a euphoric crowd of 1,626 as Cisterna closed the first leg in style.
Other results included Verona sweeping Taranto 3-0 and Trentino’s solid win over Padova earlier in the week.
SuperLega Credem Banca – Round 11
- Sir Susa Vim Perugia – Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza 3-2 (25-19, 25-23, 22-25, 17-25, 15-9)
- Valsa Group Modena – Allianz Milano 1-3 (20-25, 18-25, 25-21, 20-25)
- Cisterna Volley – Mint Vero Volley Monza 3-1 (25-20, 21-25, 25-21, 30-28)
- Rana Verona – Gioiella Prisma Taranto 3-0 (25-20, 25-22, 25-15)
- Itas Trentino – Sonepar Padova 3-1 (25-19, 23-25, 25-23, 25-19)
- Yuasa Battery Grottazzolina – Cucine Lube Civitanova 0-3 (23-25, 18-25, 21-25)