The group coached by Luca Monti dominated the scene, especially in the first and second set, with the recently transferred Cuban star Robertlandy Simon Aties systematically blocking the attacks of Siarhei Antanovich, who still top scored for the side from Turkey with 11 points. Apart from Simon, Hristo Zlatanov, Alessandro Fei and Samuele Papi did a good job for the home side, with Fei top scoring with 16 points. PIACENZA stood out especially in blocking with 17 winners vs. only five in this fundamental for ISTANBUL BBSK, the winner of this year’s BVA Cup. The return match is scheduled for next November 22 in Turkey.
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