Padova was swept in its own gym in a friendly game played yesterday against Verona.
“We struggled to receive their serve and this prevented us for making the push when needed – explained coach Montagnani – Credit to Verona who served extremely well and made it tough for us”.
Fidia Padova – Marmi Lanza Verona 0-3
(21-25; 18-25; 20-25)
Fidia Padova: Gonzalez 2, Schwarz 7, Cricca 6, De Marchi 3, Simeonov 13, Semenzato 4, Garghella (L); Koshikawa 3, Suljagic, Tiberti, Giannotti, Rosso, Zingaro (L). Coach: Paolo Montagnani.
Marmi Lanza Verona: Meoni 1, Popp 8, Patriarca 9, Zingel 7, Kromm 16, Gasparini 15, Smerilli (L); Kosmina, Ter Horst, Calderan, Casarin, Postiglioni. DNP: Bolla. Coach: Bruno Bagnoli.