Allianz Milano survived a five-set thriller against Cuneo, clinching a 19-17 tie-break victory to headline the second round of Italy’s SuperLega Credem Banca. Rana Verona claimed the round’s only away win at Monza, while Trentino, Civitanova, Piacenza and defending champions Perugia recorded straight-set victories.
Milano defeated Acqua Sant’Anna Cuneo 3-2 in a 146-minute contest, powered by Basil Dermaux’s 32 points. Hossein Khanzadeh Poriya scored 23 for Cuneo, who suffered their second consecutive tie-break defeat.
Rana Verona fought back to beat Vero Volley Monza 3-1, with Rok Mozic scoring 19 points and Paul Buchegger adding 16.
Defending champions Sir Susa Scai Perugia swept newly promoted Tinet Prata di Pordenone 3-0, led by Ferre Reggers with 13 points.
Itas Trentino overcame Cisterna Volley 3-0 in three tight sets, with Alessandro Michieletto contributing 13 points and Theo Faure 12.
Cucine Lube Civitanova eased past Pallavolo Padova 3-0, led by Alex Nikolov’s 13 points.
Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza completed a 3-0 derby victory over Valsa Group Modena, with Jose Miguel Gutierrez scoring 15 points. Piacenza maintained their winning start, while Modena remained without a point.
SuperLega action resumes October 28 with Perugia hosting Padova in an early Round 11 fixture, followed by Round 3 matches on October 31 and November 1.
SuperLega Round 2 Results
- Itas Trentino – Cisterna Volley 3-0 (25-23, 25-23, 25-22)
- Vero Volley Monza – Rana Verona 1-3 (25-23, 25-27, 19-25, 15-25)
- Cucine Lube Civitanova – Pallavolo Padova 3-0 (25-21, 25-15, 25-21)
- Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza – Valsa Group Modena 3-0 (25-21, 25-22, 25-23)
- Sir Susa Scai Perugia – Tinet Prata di Pordenone 3-0 (25-18, 25-15, 25-23)
- Allianz Milano – Acqua Sant’Anna Cuneo 3-2 (25-21, 25-27, 25-20, 20-25, 19-17)
