Cucine Lube Civitanova responded under pressure with a 3–1 home victory over Rana Verona in Game 2 of the SuperLega Credem Banca semifinals, leveling the series at 1–1.
Driven by a strong performance from Aleksandar Nikolov, who scored a match-high 18 points, Civitanova controlled the match and showed greater efficiency, particularly at the net. Mattia Bottolo (12), Eric Loeppky (11), and Giovanni Gargiulo (10) added valuable support, while setter Mattia Boninfante earned MVP honors.
Verona struggled from the serve line, committing 23 errors and registering just two aces. Despite 16 points from Noumory Keita, the visitors were unable to sustain pressure.
The result ensures the series will extend to at least four matches, with Game 3 set to shift to Verona.
Result – Game 2 Semifinal
Cucine Lube Civitanova vs Rana Verona 3–1 (26–24, 25–21, 21–25, 25–22)
Upcoming Semifinal Schedule
- April 9, 20:30 – Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza vs Sir Susa Vim Perugia
- April 11, 18:00 – Rana Verona vs Cucine Lube Civitanova (Game 3)
- April 12, 18:00 – Sir Susa Vim Perugia vs Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza