The Italian Serie A1 Tigotà regular season ended with high drama. Il Bisonte Firenze secured survival with a thrilling win over Bergamo, while Roma was relegated to Serie A2 after falling to Pinerolo. Meanwhile, Milano overtook Scandicci to claim second place.
Playoff Matchups & Conegliano’s Historic Season
The playoff quarterfinals are set:
🔹 Conegliano vs. Bergamo
🔹 Novara vs. Chieri
🔹 Milano vs. Vallefoglia
🔹 Scandicci vs. Busto Arsizio
Conegliano made history, finishing the season with a perfect record (26-0), 77 points out of 78, and only 7 sets lost. Their final victory, a dominant 3-0 over Perugia, cemented their status as the team to beat.
Milano & Vallefoglia on the Rise
Milano powered past Chieri 3-1, led by Egonu (23 points) and a masterclass from MVP Orro. Meanwhile, Vallefoglia took advantage of Bergamo’s slip, climbing to seventh place with a strong 3-1 win over Cuneo, fueled by Bici (18 points) and Weitzel (10 points, 5 aces).
Firenze’s Emotional Escape from Relegation
The biggest celebration of the night came from Firenze, who escaped relegation in a five-set thriller against Bergamo. The match turned on an epic third-set comeback (30-28), saving two match points. Standout performances from Malual (20 points), Butigan (8 blocks), and Davyskiba (31 total points) secured their place in Serie A1.
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Scandicci Collapses, Roma Bids Farewell to A1
Scandicci stumbled in a 1-3 loss to Novara, surrendering second place to Milano. Meanwhile, Roma fought hard but couldn’t avoid relegation, falling 1-3 to Pinerolo.
With the playoffs now set, the battle for the Serie A1 championship is about to heat up. Who will rise to the top?
Serie A1
- Smi Roma Volley – Wash4green Pinerolo 1-3 (18-25, 22-25, 25-15, 21-25)
- Prosecco Doc Imoco Conegliano – Bartoccini-Mc Restauri Perugia 3-0 (25-17, 25-23, 25-19)
- Savino Del Bene Scandicci – Igor Gorgonzola Novara 1-3 (20-25, 25-16, 22-25, 15-25)
- Megabox Ond. Savio Vallefoglia – Honda Olivero Cuneo 3-1 (23-25, 25-20, 25-11, 25-22)
- Bergamo – Il Bisonte Firenze 2-3 (25-23, 25-21, 28-30, 18-25, 13-15)
- Reale Mutua Fenera Chieri ’76 – Numia Vero Volley Milano 1-3 (18-25, 26-24, 20-25, 17-25)
- Eurotek Uyba Busto Arsizio – Cda Volley Talmassons Fvg 3-2 (25-13, 25-27, 20-25, 25-18, 15-11)
