On Sunday at 6pm, Pineto will face a crucial game hosting Forli, currently last from bottom with 14 points, while Pineto counts 16. A victory would be represent a giant step forward in the fight to stay up.

In yesterday’s game in Martina Franca, the team showed great character coming back from two sets down to get a point out of the game. “The team fought really hard – said a satisfied coach Montagnani – They played with the fighting spirit needed in this kind of games. We’re just a bit disappointed with the way the defeat came about in the end”.