Igor Gorgonzola Novara delivered a flawless performance to crush Prosecco Doc Imoco Conegliano 3-0 at the PalaIgor arena, ending the reigning champions’ 50-match winning streak. This marks Conegliano’s first loss of the season.
The Semifinal Game 2 of the Serie A1 Tigotà Playoffs saw Novara dominate every aspect of the match, fueled by an electric crowd of nearly 4,000. Conegliano struggled to find momentum, especially under relentless pressure from Tatiana Tolok, who earned the MVP title with an outstanding 26-point performance, including 3 aces and 2 blocks.
The sets closed 25-19, 25-20, and 25-23, with Novara never allowing Conegliano to recover. Support came from Ishikawa and Alsmeier, both contributing 12 points each, while Conegliano’s Haak stood out with 20 points in an otherwise subdued team showing.
With the series now tied at 1-1, Novara heads into Game 3 with newfound confidence, scheduled for Sunday, April 6, and a guaranteed return to home court for Game 4 on Wednesday, April 9.
Quotes:
- Francesca Bosio (Novara): “We played a near-perfect match. After the disappointment of Game 1, we came back stronger. The series isn’t over—now we fight to the end.”
- Sara Fahr (Conegliano): “Credit to Novara. They served aggressively, and we struggled at the net. We’ll regroup for Game 3.”
PlayOffs Semifinals
- Prosecco Doc Imoco Conegliano – Igor Gorgonzola Novara 3-0 (25-17, 25-16, 25-13)
- Igor Gorgonzola Novara – Prosecco Doc Imoco Conegliano 3-0 (25-19, 25-20, 25-23)
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