The points gathered in Castelfidardo are extremely important and were obtained with will and fighting spirit at the end of five sets. The team showed great character reacting strong after a disappointing set that would have got many with their heads down.

The third set proved to be the key moment of the game, when Castelfidardo started a successful comeback that forced the game to a tie-break.

Mantova’s next match up will be home against Santa Croce, who is currently joint-leader despite losing its last game against Rome.