Savino Del Bene Scandicci vs Numia Vero Volley Milano 2-3: Five-Set Thriller Puts Milano One Step from Finals
In a dramatic semi-final battle lasting nearly three hours, Numia Vero Volley Milano edged out Savino Del Bene Scandicci in a 3-2 victory (23-25, 23-25, 25-23, 25-20, 13-15) at Palazzo Wanny to go 2-0 up in the Playoff Scudetto Series.
Milano, building on last week’s straight-sets win at home, showed resilience and sharp focus. After taking the first two sets by narrow margins, they weathered a strong comeback from Scandicci, who roared back to force a decisive fifth set. In the end, Paola Egonu’s final spike sealed the deal for the visitors.
MVP Hena Kurtagic was a standout with 17 points and 64% attack efficiency, anchoring Milano’s 14-block defense. Egonu led scorers for the visitors with 23 points, alongside Nika Daalderop (17 pts) and Myriam Sylla (11 pts), both crucial in key moments. For Scandicci, Ekaterina Antropova delivered a stunning 38-point performance, keeping the home side alive till the final rally.
The win puts Milano just one victory away from the finals. They’ll aim to close the series at home on Sunday, April 6, with momentum firmly on their side.
Match Stats:
- Duration: 2h 39m
- Spectators: 3,500
- MVP: Hena Kurtagic (Milano)
- Attack Success: Scandicci 37%, Milano 42%
- Blocks: Scandicci 8, Milano 14
- Service Aces: Scandicci 9, Milano 3
Post-match, Milano’s Sylla shared: “We showed character tonight. Even when they came back strong, we stayed focused and proved we’re ready for the big stage.”
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