Gas Sales Bluenergy Volley Piacenza started the Scudetto Playoff Quarterfinals with a strong statement, defeating Rana Verona 3-1 on the road. After losing all three previous matches this season against Verona, Piacenza turned the tables with a determined performance, led by MVP Stephen Maar (19 points), Romanò (16), Mandiraci (13), and Simon (13).
Despite missing captain Mozic due to injury, Verona fought hard, winning the second set and keeping the match competitive. However, Piacenza’s offensive firepower, highlighted by an incredible 86% attack efficiency in the third set, proved decisive.
Game 2 is set for Sunday, March 16, at 16:00 CET in PalabancaSport, with Piacenza holding the series lead.
MATCH SUMMARY
🔹 Rana Verona – Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza 1–3 (23-25, 25-23, 17-25, 20-25)
🔹 MVP: Stephen Maar
🔹 Top Scorers – Piacenza: Maar 19, Romanò 16, Mandiraci 13, Simon 13 – Verona: Ewert 15, Jensen 15
🔹 Attack Efficiency: Verona 49%, Piacenza 59%
🔹 Blocks: Verona 2, Piacenza 8
🔹 Aces: Verona 3, Piacenza 8
🔹 Attendance: 3,521
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