Isernia just gifted away this game to Gioia del Colle, making far too many mistakes. Nothing to do with the determined team seen on home soil. Apart from the third set Valera and co did well, that is until the end of each set came around. From that point on, it went all pear-shaped. Dias finished top scorer with 26 points for the hosts.

On Sunday, Isernia travels to Bassano, who beat Santa Croce in the big game of the 7th round. On Wednesday, it will be Isernia’s turn to rest.