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SERIE A1 TIM

Ninth round starts with Martina Franca vs Padova

In the 9^th round of the Serie A1, there some exciting games ahead, starting with Martina Franca vs Padova, which will be live on Sky Sport 2. This will be Marco Bonitta’s debut on the bench of the team from the Puglia region. Martina Franca will try to gain important points to qualify for the Italian Cup Final Eight while Padova is desperate to get a positive result as it stands bottom of the league. Good news for them, Gato and Perazzolo are back in Bagnoli’s team.

Four other games are scheduled on Sunday at 6pm: Verona vs Perugia and Modena vs Vibo Valentia should be some tight games. Treviso entertains Pineto with Treviso favourite but a victory should not be taken for granted as Monatnari’s team already proved they could cause trouble to some of the bests. Macerata chases a fourth consecutive win against Forli, who won its last game at Martina Franca.

At 6.30pm, on Sky Sport 2 again, Cuneo will play host to the league leaders Trentino in what should be an exciting games, giving us some indications on the team’s ambitions this season. This will be a special game for many, but two people in particular: Jeroncic  and Nikolov will indeed be back against their old club for the first time. Both had won their first Italian league with Trentino.

Finally, on Monday night, Piacenza will meet Montichiari. Lorenzetti is hoping history won’t repeat itself as Montichiari won four of its last game at Piacenza.

SERIE A1 TIM 9^th ROUND

Saturday 22 November at 6.30pm

Stamplast Martina Franca – Antonveneta Padova LIVE ON SKY SPORT 2

(Perri – Cesare)

Sunday 23 November at 6pm

Lube banca Marche Macerata – Yoga Forli

(La Micela – Lavorenti)

Trenkwalder Modena – Tonno Callipo Vibo Valentia

(Giani – Boris)

Sisley Treviso – Framasil Pineto

(Locatelli – Zucca)

Marmi Lanza Verona – RPA-LuigiBacchi.it Perugia

(Caltabiano – Cinti)

Sunday 23 November at 6.30pm

Bre Banca Lannutti Cuneo – Itas Diatec Trentino LIVE ON SKY SPORT 2

(Castagna – Barbero)

Monday 24 November at 8.30pm

Copra Nordmeccanica Piacenza – Acqua Paradiso Gabeca Montichiari LIVE ON SKY SPORT 2

(Pol – Bartolini)

SERIE A1 TIM TABLE

Itas Diatec Trentino 21; Lube Banca Marche Macerata 20; Sisley Treviso 16; Acqua Paradiso Gabeca Montichiari, Copra Nordmeccanica Piacenza 15; Marmi Lanza Verona 14; Bre Banca Lannutti Cuneo, RPA-LuigiBacchi.it Perugia 12; Framasil Pineto 11; Stamplast Martina Franca 9; Tonno Callipo Vibo Valentia, Yoga Forli 8; Trenkwalder Modena 7; Antonveneta Padova 0.

STAMPLAST MARTINA FRANCA – ANTONVENETA PADOVA

Past encounters: 10 (6-4 Padova).

Last game: Antonveneta Padova – Prisma Taranto 1-3. Stagione 2007/08, 3^rd  Round return games.

Record chaser: Matej Cernic could reach the 100 aces in regular season and the 400 blocks in his career. He only needs 3 aces and one block. Teammate Frantz Granvorka is 3 aces away from the 300. Luigi Mastrangelo is another one reaching a new milestone: he needs 3 aces to reach 300.  

Marco Bonitta (Allenatore Stamplast Martina Franca): “Right now, it’s obvious that I can’t influence much on the preparation of the game. I will aim more at the emotional aspect, trying to give the extra motivation. I’m going against my professional ethic but I believe my presence on the bench to be important against Padova. I think it could give that extra motivation to the players”.

Bruno Bagnoli (Allenatore Antonveneta Padova): “It’s definitely an important game. I’m glad to have Gato and Perazzolo back for the game. I think we’ll face a determined team, as the change of coach could influence the game. The players will surely be eager to bounce back. For us, the league starts now, we have to gain points as soon as possible”.