The 20th round oppeninig matches of the SuperLega Credem Banca saw Itas Trentino cruise past Mint Vero Volley Monza in straight sets, while Cisterna Volley claimed a thrilling five-set victory over Yuasa Battery Grottazzolina.
Trentino Sweeps Monza in a Dominant Performance (3-0)
- 🏐 Final Score: Mint Vero Volley Monza – Itas Trentino 0-3 (20-25, 21-25, 15-25)
- 🌟 MVP: Flavio Resende Gualberto (Itas Trentino)
- 👥 Attendance: 2,881
Monza’s struggles continued despite the roar of nearly 3,000 home fans, as Trentino’s powerful attack and solid defense proved too much to handle. Brazilian middle blocker Flavio Resende Gualberto stood out with 11 points, helping Trentino secure a quick and efficient win. Monza’s Erik Rohrs fought hard, delivering a crucial scoring run in the second set, but it wasn’t enough to stop Trentino’s dominance.
Cisterna Battles Past Grottazzolina in a Five-Set Thriller (3-2)
- 🏐 Final Score: Cisterna Volley – Yuasa Battery Grottazzolina 3-2 (25-23, 21-25, 25-16, 26-28, 15-10)
- 🌟 MVP: Theo Faure (Cisterna Volley)
- 👥 Attendance: 1,519
Cisterna pulled off another gritty five-set victory, marking their fourth consecutive win in a tie-break. French opposite Theo Faure shined with 21 points, while Petkovic led Grottazzolina with a match-high 28 points. In the decisive fifth set, Efe Bayram delivered the clutch points to seal the victory for Cisterna.
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