Roma had the better of Piacenza at the tie-break (25-20, 17-25, 17-25, 25-22, 18-16) in the first game of the Bubo Fontana tournament. Roma was without Corsano and Uriarte.

“We are still far away from our best but it is normal given that we still have to start the championship – explained coach Giani – There were too many ups and downs, both from us and Piacenza, but I think we will take maximum advantage from the experience gathered in these five sets”.