Prosecco Doc A.Carraro Imoco Conegliano rallied from two sets down to defeat Igor Gorgonzola Novara 3–2 in Game 1 of the Serie A1 Tigotà Scudetto Playoff semifinals. In the other semifinal, Numia Vero Volley Milano secured a 3–0 victory over Savino Del Bene Scandicci.
Conegliano overturned a difficult start in front of 5,230 fans at the Palaverde, winning 23–25, 23–25, 25–15, 26–24, 15–12 after trailing 0–2. Novara had looked in control early thanks to an outstanding performance from Tatiana Tolok, who led all scorers with 34 points.
The defending champions responded strongly from the third set onward, with Isabelle Haak finishing with 25 points and Zhu Ting, named MVP, adding 21 points.
Top scorers
- Conegliano: Haak 25, Zhu Ting 21, Sillah 14, Fahr 10
- Novara: Tolok 34, Herbots 10, Bonifacio 8
Meanwhile, Numia Vero Volley Milano opened semifinal series with a convincing 3–0 road win against Savino Del Bene Scandicci, taking the match 28–26, 25–20, 25–16.
Scandicci led early in the first set before Milano rallied behind Paola Egonu and Khalia Lanier, eventually securing the set in extra points and controlling the remainder of the match. Libero Eleonora Fersino was named MVP.
Top scorers
- Scandicci: Antropova 22
- Milano: Lanier 18, Egonu 17
Results – Serie A1 Tigotà Playoff Semifinals (Game 1)
- Prosecco Doc A.Carraro Imoco Conegliano 3–2 Igor Gorgonzola Novara (23–25, 23–25, 25–15, 26–24, 15–12)
- Numia Vero Volley Milano 3–0 Savino Del Bene Scandicci (28–26, 25–20, 25–16)
Game 2 of the semifinal series will be played next weekend, with Novara hosting Conegliano on March 21, while Milano faces Scandicci on March 22.
