TIM CUP A2
ROMA WINS
In the last game of the A2 Italian cup quarter finals, Roma had the better of Bassano in four sets. The hosts got off to a strong start (25-18). The second set was thrilling and spectacular going all the way to an amazing 35-37 score for Bassano, who tied the game. But then, the team from the capital took control. The return game will be on Wednesday 21 January.
TIM CUP A2 – QUARTER FINALS FIRST LEGS
RESULTS
Wayel Bologna – Codyeco S.Croce 2 – 3 (18-25, 25-22, 25-23, 22-25, 13-15)
Olio Pignatelli Isernia – Andreoli Latina 1 – 3 (22-25, 25-23, 23-25, 20-25)
Nava Gioia Del Colle – Esse-Ti Carilo Loreto 3 – 0 (25-21, 25-20, 25-18)
M. Roma Volley – Bassano Volley 3-1 (25-18, 35-37, 25-22, 25-13)
RETURN LEGS
Wednesday 21 january at 8.30pm
Bassano Volley – M. Roma Volley
Codyeco S.Croce – Wayel Bologna
Andreoli Latina – Olio Pignatelli Isernia
Esse-Ti Carilo Loreto – Nava Gioia Del Colle
EUROPEAN CUPS
TIE6BREAK WIN FOR PIACENZA
PIET ZOOMERS/D APELDOORN – COPRA NORD MECCANICA PIACENZA 2-3 (25-23, 25-23, 22-25, 14-25, 13-15)
PIET ZOOMERS/D APELDOORN : Van Tarel 2, Cristina 14, Hooi 10, Sotak, Prenen 12, Krolis 16, Reinaerts 1, Mast 10, Plinck 3, Sparidans (L), Van Dorsten. DNP Van Der Mark. Coach. Redbad Strikwerda.
COPRA NORDMECCANICA PIACENZA: Meoni, Zlatanov 30, Rak 4, Boninfante 1, Bjelica 11, Pereira Bravo 12, Dunnes, Durante (L), Insalata 10, Pampel 12. DNP Marshall, Grassano. Coach. Angelo Lorenzetti.
Piacenza obtained an important win in the Champions League by beating away from home Apeldoorn from Holland at the tie-break. This victory means the Italians are back on top of Group D. Next week, the 5 Italians club involved in the European Cups will be back in action: for the last game of the Champions League main phase, the Cev Cup quarter final return legs and for the Challenge cup 8th of final return legs.
