Lube Civitanova Clinches 3-0 Victory to Even Semifinal Series
In a thrilling Easter showdown, Cucine Lube Civitanova defeated Sir Susa Vim Perugia in straight sets (25-23, 25-20, 25-21), forcing a decisive Game 5 in the SuperLega Credem Banca semifinal series. The match, played in front of 2,675 fans at the Eurosuole Forum, showcased Lube’s superior blocking, composed attacking, and passionate defense led by MVP Francesco Bisotto.
Despite both teams finishing with identical 52% attack efficiency, Lube excelled at the net with 7 blocks to Perugia’s 4. Perugia struggled with serving consistency, committing 21 errors, while Lube capitalized on crucial moments, especially in the final set. Nikolov led all scorers with 15 points, supported by Bottolo’s 14.
Game 5 will take place Thursday, April 24 at 8:30 PM (CET) at the Pala Barton Arena. With the series now tied 2-2, fans can expect an electrifying decider.
Match Recap Summary:
- Result: Lube Civitanova def. Perugia 3-0
- Top Scorer: Nikolov (15 points)
- MVP: Francesco Bisotto
- Next Match: Game 5 on April 24, 20:30 CET at Pala Barton
| Team | Attack % | Blocks | Aces | Errors (Serve) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lube Civitanova | 52% | 7 | 2 | 14 |
| Sir Susa Perugia | 52% | 4 | 4 | 21 |
Cucine Lube Civitanova vs Sir Susa Vim Perugia 3-0 (25-23, 25-20, 25-21)
- Cucine Lube Civitanova: Boninfante 1, Bottolo 14, Chinenyeze 4, Lagumdzija 6, Nikolov 15, Podrascanin, Gargiulo 3, Loeppky, Orduna, Balaso, Bisotto (L), Hossein Khanzadeh, Dirlic, Tenorio (L)
- Sir Susa Vim Perugia: Giannelli, Plotnytskyi 5, Solé 3, Ben Tara 11, Semeniuk 11, Loser 7, Piccinelli (L), Cianciotta, Herrera Jaime 3, Colaci (L), Candellaro, Zoppellari, Usowicz, Ishikawa 8
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