Both teams were close until the end of the first set, playing point by point, when Perugia detached with an ace of Luciano De Cecco for the lead of 22-19 before closing with 25-22.
The second set opened with Perugia gaining the advantage of five points (9-4) and arrived at the time-out with 12-7. But the response of players led by Andrea Giani was immediate (15-15), then they overtook (17-16) and just when it seemed they managed to close the set (22-24) Perugia made a run, winning it 26-24 and taking the lead by 2-0 in sets.
In the third set, Verona was more concrete, especially in the final and closed it with 22-25.
Fourth set remained in balance until the final sprint of Perugia who carried forward five points (20-15) before closing – 25-20.
Gabriele Maruotti scored 17 and Aleksandar Atanasijević 15 points for Perugia. Mitja Gašparini noted 15 and Sam Deroo 14 points for Verona.
Game | Date/Time | Regular Season / 1st part / 5th round | Set | Result per set | Stats | Videos | ||
08. 11. 2014 17:30 | Vero Volley Monza | VS | CMC Ravena | 0:3 | 19:25; 20:25; 17:25 | |||
09. 11. 2014 17:00 | Cucine Lube Banca Marche Treia | VS | Copra Ardelia Piacenza | 3:0 | 25:22; 25:20; 25:21 | |||
09. 11. 2014 18:00 | Sir Safety Perugia | VS | Calzedonia Verona | 3:1 | 25:22; 26:24; 22:25; 25:20 | |||
09. 11. 2014 18:00 | Energy T.I. Diatec Trentino | VS | Revivre Milano | 3:0 | 25:14; 25:18; 25:18 | |||
09. 11. 2014 18:00 | Tonazzo Padova | VS | Exprivia Neldiritto Molfetta | 3:1 | 22:25; 25:23; 25:19; 25:16 | |||
09. 11. 2014 18:00 | Top Volley Latina | VS | Altotevere Citta Di Castello | 3:2 | 25:16; 20:25; 25:12; 19:25; 15:10 |
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