Sir Susa Vim Perugia claimed 3-1 victory over Gas Sales Bluenergy Volley Piacenza in Game 1 of the 3rd Place Playoff.
Wasim Ben Tara led all scorers with 18 points, supported by Plotnytskyi (14), Solé (12), and Semeniuk (13). The hosts took the first two sets, dropped the third, but closed strong in the fourth. MVP honors went to Solé for his dominance at the net.
Piacenza’s Maar and Mandiraci each scored 16, but 13 attack errors, including six in the final set, cost them dearly. With Game 2 set for May 3 in Piacenza, the home side must win to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Sir Susa Vim Perugia vs Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza 3-1 (37-35, 25-18, 19-25, 25-18)
- Sir Susa Vim Perugia: Giannelli 3, Plotnytskyi 14, Solé 12, Ben Tara 18, Semeniuk 13, Loser 6, Piccinelli (L), Zoppellari, Colaci (L), Ishikawa, Candellaro, Cianciotta, Herrera, Usowicz
- Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza: Brizard 4, Mandiraci 16, Simon 11, Romanò 13, Maar 16, Bovolenta 1, Basso (L), Ricci, Scanferla (L), Andringa, Gueye 2, Salsi, Galassi, Loreti
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