It’s celebration time for Italian volleyball! Savino Del Bene Scandicci and A. Carraro Imoco Conegliano have officially punched their tickets to the CEV Champions League Final Four in Istanbul (May 3-4) after sealing dominant 3-0 wins in their quarterfinal second legs.
Scandicci put on a stellar performance against PGE Grot Budowlani Łódź, controlling the match from start to finish (25-17, 25-17, 25-16). With Ruddins (12 points), Graziani (13), and Antropova (11) leading the attack and MVP Castillo shining in defense, the team left no doubt about their strength. Coach Massimo Gaspari even took the chance to give young players like Giulia Mancini and Ung Enriquez valuable court time in the final set. Now, Scandicci faces a tough semifinal against VakifBank Istanbul, who made a dramatic comeback against Fenerbahce.
Over in Treviso, Conegliano delivered another masterclass, sweeping Developres Rzeszow (25-18, 25-19, 25-22). It wasn’t all smooth sailing, but with Isabelle Haak (22 points), Fahr (13), and Zhu (10) stepping up, the reigning European champions booked their spot in the Final Four. Their semifinal opponent will be determined by the Eczacibasi vs. Milano quarterfinal.
Savino Del Bene Scandicci – PGE Grot Budowlani Łódź: 3-0 (25-17, 25-17, 25-16)
- Savino Del Bene Scandicci: Ribechi (L), Herbots, Castillo (L), Ruddins 12, Kotikova 2, Mancini 4, Ognjenovic, Bajema 7, Graziani 13, Nwakalor, Carol 7, Antropova 11, Mingardi 4, Ung Enriquez 1
- PGE Grot Budowlani Łódź: Wilińska, Druzkowska 3, Lisiak, Wenerska 1, Blagojevic, Planinsec 5, Enweonwu 11, Rozynska 1, Sobolska-Tarasova 3, Drosdowska (L), Lysiak (L), Grabka 1, Manyang 2, Damaske 11
A. Carraro Imoco Conegliano – Developres Rzeszow 3-0 (25-18 | 25-19 | 25-22)
- A. Carraro Imoco Conegliano: Gabi 5, Zhu 10, Seki, Eckl, Lubian, De Gennaro (L), Haak 22, Wolosz 1, Adigwe, Lanier, Lukasik 1, Chirichella 8, Fahr 13, Bardaro (L)
- Developres Rzeszow: Honorio, Korneluk 10, Jasper 9, Machado 13, Centka, Wenerska, Szczyglowska (L), Chmielewska, Fedusio 1, Dudek 5, Vicet, Fedorek, Kubas (L), Jurczyk 7
- CEV CL W: Scandicci & Conegliano Soar Into CEV Champions League Final Four
- CEV CL W: VakifBank Shocks Fenerbahçe to Reach Champions League Final Four
- CEV CL M: Halkbank Ankara Defeats PGE Projekt Warszawa in Champions League Quarterfinals
- BRA M: Vôlei Renata Stages Comeback to Reclaim Superliga Third Spot
- QAT M: Qatar Volleyball League Nears Thrilling Conclusion
