Round 20 of Serie A1 Tigotà brought some big wins and surprises. Conegliano extended its unbeaten streak with a dominant 3-0 victory over Chieri, staying firmly on top with 57 points. Scandicci (48) and Milano (44) strengthened their playoff spots, while Vallefoglia moved to 29 points after a important win against Roma.
- TUR W: Eczacıbaşı Dynavit Triumphs in Thrilling Derby Against Fenerbahçe
- ITA W: Conegliano Shines, Perugia Shocks Novara, Vallefoglia Climbs
- POL M: Is Gheorghe Cretu’s Time at Belchatow Coming to an End? Tensions Loom Despite Recent Win
Perugia’s Stunning Comeback
Perugia pulled off a dramatic tie-break victory over Novara, overcoming an 11-14 deficit in the fifth set. Németh (27 points) and MVP Cekulaev (5 blocks, and total 14 points) delivered a performance to remember, securing critical points in the relegation fight.
Relegation and Playoff Races Tighten
Milano swept Busto Arsizio 3-0 behind Egonu’s 23 points, while Scandicci survived a tough battle with Bergamo, clinching a 37-35 third set. In the relegation zone, Cuneo edged Firenze in a five-set thriller, with both teams gaining ground.
At the bottom, Perugia and Cuneo rise to 16 points, leaving Roma and Talmassons tied at 13. The fight for survival and playoff spots is heating up!
Serie A1 – Round 20
- Cda Volley Talmassons Fvg – Wash4green Pinerolo 3-0 (25-13, 29-27, 25-21)
- Prosecco Doc Imoco Conegliano – Reale Mutua Fenera Chieri ’76 3-0 (25-18, 25-19, 25-17)
- Bartoccini-Mc Restauri Perugia – Igor Gorgonzola Novara 3-2 (25-18, 25-22, 19-25, 20-25, 16-14)
- Il Bisonte Firenze – Honda Olivero Cuneo 2-3 (25-23, 18-25, 25-18, 16-25, 9-15)
- Eurotek Uyba Busto Arsizio – Numia Vero Volley Milano 0-3 (22-25, 23-25, 16-25)
- Megabox Ond. Savio Vallefoglia – Smi Roma Volley 3-0 (25-13, 25-22, 25-14)
- Bergamo – Savino Del Bene Scandicci 1-3 (25-20, 19-25, 35-37, 23-25)