Trentino had the better of the German team of Friedriscshafen in a joint training session carried out in the afternoon in the Pala Trento gym. The best improvement was noticed in the break point phase, while the blockers did especially well their job just like against Latina. Thirteen overall this time round. In terms of individuals, Juantorena, Sokolov and Raphael all seem on the way up. The Cuban finished top scorer with 17 points, while the Brasilian setter, who came on halfway through the second set, was more at ease. Trento will head to Vibo Valentia for the second league game on Sunday.

Itas Diatec Trentino-Vfb Friedrichshafen 3-1
(22-25, 27-25, 25-22, 25-21)

ITAS DIATEC TRENTINO: Sala 4, Zygadlo 1, Kaziyski 12, Corsini 1, Vissotto 7, Juantorena 17, Bari (L); Herpe 3, Raphael 2, Sokolov 14, Gallosti (L). Dnp. Birarelli and Fedrizzi. Coach. Radostin Stoytchev.

VFB FRIEDRICHSHAFEN: Ticachek 3, Lima Idi 12, Bohme 12, Grozer 13, Lukianetz 10, Joao 11, Steuerwald (L); Rosic (L), Fromm 5, Geiger 2, Gontariu 4. Dnp. Kampa and Spinu- Coach. Stelian Moculescu.