Serie A1 Sustenium
Round 14: Macerata stays top but Trento keeps up. Verona overcomes Cuneo, Modena wins in Roma.
Results
Andreoli Latina-Sisley Belluno 0-3 (25-27, 23-25, 19-25); Acqua Paradiso Monza Brianza-Itas Diatec Trentino 1-3 (25-22, 14-25, 16-25, 24-26); Copra Elior Piacenza-Fidia Padova 3-2 (25-19, 20-25, 25-21, 18-25, 15-12); CMC Ravenna-Lube Banca Marche Macerata 0-3 (23-25, 20-25, 25-27); Marmi Lanza Verona-Bre Banca Lannutti Cuneo 3-2 (25-20, 22-25, 26-28, 25-19, 15-9); Tonno Callipo Vibo Valentia-Energy Resources San Giustino 3-0 (25-21, 25-20, 25-21); M. Roma Volley-Casa Modena 2-3 (26-24, 25-19, 20-25, 26-28, 16-18)
COPRA ELIOR PIACENZA – FIDIA PADOVA 3-2 (25-19, 20-25, 25-21, 18-25, 15-12)
COPRA ELIOR PIACENZA: Marra (L), Sidibé, Papi 18, Zhekov, Nikolov 26, Massari 1, Kampa, Zlatanov 26, Holt 6, Tencati 8. DNP Kral, Marretta, Penchev. Coach. Tubertini.
FIDIA PADOVA: Garghella (L), Schwarz 16, Gonzalez 5, Rosso 12, De Marchi 1, Simeonov 21, Semenzato 13, Suljagic 5, Koshikawa (L). DNP Tiberti, Cricca, Zingaro, Giannotti. Coach. Montagnani.
In an unreal atmosphere, with the fans on strike not supporting the team following the news of Lorenzetti’s resignation, Piacenza managed to ground out a 3-2 victory over Padova. MVP: Samuele Papi.
Hristo Zlatanov (Copra Elior Piacenza): “To get this victory we found resources we thought we did not even have. The build up to this game has been very strange. In the past two days we have thought about anything but this game. This was a weird encounter because of Angelo’s absence but I think after all we’ve been through together in all those years, defeats and victories, I think it would be really not correct to dedicate him this win, this is not enough to acknowledge what he’s done”.
Andrea Semenzato (Fidia Padova): “Once again we cannot be totally satisfied. Our weaknesses, our lapses, continue to penalize us. Piacenza deservedly won, our dig and block have not been very effective. Piacenza has not been very accurate at the net, we were aware of it but we did not take advantage, this has been the key to the game”.
M. ROMA VOLLEY – CASA MODENA 2-3 (26-24, 25-19, 20-25, 26-28, 16-18)
M. ROMA VOLLEY: Lebl 13, Passier 4, Paolucci, Maruotti, Zaytsev 31, Boninfante 2, Bencz, Corsano (L), Sabbi 28, Cisolla 12. DNP Paparoni, Antonucci, Puliti. Coach. Giani.
CASA MODENA: Manià (L), Sala 14, Dennis 13, Carletti, Kooy 1, Bellei 1, Esko 6, Martino 4, Casoli 2, Anderson 22, Piscopo 15. DNP Catellani, Yosifov. Coach. Bagnoli.
Roma wanted to bounce back after two consecutive home losses but Modena was eager to hang on to its third position in the table. Led by a superb MVP Zaytsev, Roma, which had made three changes in the line up, took a 2-0 lead and even had a match point in an exciting fourth set but in the end it wasn’t to be.
Andrea Giani (coach M. Roma Volley): “We played a good game even if we wasted a match point. Credit to Modena which played great dig. Shame it went like that in the third set with Anderson’s serves which got us out of it. Then we stayed close but just couldn’t clinch it”.
Andrea Sala (Casa Modena): “We won a very tough encounter, on a difficult court against an excellent team. This was a hard-fought affair which Roma could also have won. In the end we snatched it on details, the difference between the two teams was really slim”.
TONNO CALLIPO VIBO VALENTIA – ENERGY RESOURCES SAN GIUSTINO 3-0 (25-21, 25-20, 25-21)
TONNO CALLIPO VIBO VALENTIA: Falasca, Serafini, Cernic 8, Diaz 15, Rak 9, Klapwijk 13, Barone, Fanuli (L), Nikolov 8. DNP Mignolo, Grassano, Banderò, Olli. Coach. Blengini.
ENERGY RESOURCES SAN GIUSTINO: Creus Larry 9, Rauwerdink 9, Patak 9, Mc Kibbin 1, Cozzi 1, Finazzi 3, Petkovic, Tholse, Giovi (L), Sammelvuo, Urnaut 13. DNP Bartoletti, Lo Bianco. Coach. De Giorgi.
Vibo was back on track with its usual fighting spirit, its game, and they obtained a crucial three-point victory in a game that was tight in every initial phase of sets against San Giustino. The arrival of new setter, lined up from the start by coach Blengini, proved a key point to Vibo’s revival.
Luis Diaz (Tonno Callipo Vibo Valentia): “I am extremely happy with the victory, we really needed it. We were a bit in trouble after Manuel’s injury but we believed in our chances from the start. We played with good spirit, with maximum focus and we fought for every play. Congratulations to the new setter who hardly arrived but settled in very well”.
Jeroen Rauwerdink (Energy Resources San Giustino): “Vibo did not play an excellent game but was stable, while we have played under par. We partially recovered in the third set but winning it would not have been enough. This was a bad day for us, we came here thinking we could win or at least fight for the win but we did not even come close”.
CMC RAVENNA – LUBE BANCA MARCHE MACERATA 0-3 (23-25, 20-25, 25-27)
CMC RAVENNA: Mengozzi 7, Bendandi, Corvetta 3, Sirri 11, Tabanelli (L), Verhanneman, Quiroga 7, Moro 15, Brunner 5, Gruszka. DNP Leonardi, Gallosti, Roberts. Coach. Babini.
LUBE BANCA MARCHE MACERATA: Pajenk 9, Savani 12, Exiga (L), Kovar 12, Monopoli, Van Walle 1, Travica 5, Omrcen 15, Podrascanin 5. DNP Lampariello, Parodi, Stankovic. Coach. Giuliani.
In a packed arena, the league leaders defeated the hosts of Ravenna, which failed to convert two set points in the third set.
Antonio Babini (coach CMC Ravenna): “We had our chance at the end of the third set but we could not convert and against a team like Macerata you never get a second opportunity. The serve made the difference, in the key moments they hit it hard while we made mistakes. I don’t want to point any fingers at my players because they always give their best in training and in the games”.
Alberto Giuliani (coach Lube Banca Marche Macerata): “Intense game and three valuable points, there are no easy games and Ravenna gave their best to make it hard for us. Now we have little time to enjoy the three points and the leadership maintained because we’re playing in Europe on Wednesday”.
ACQUA PARADISO MONZA BRIANZA – ITAS DIATEC TRENTINO 1-3 (25-22, 14-25, 16-25, 24-26)
ACQUA PARADISO MONZA BRIANZA: Rossini (L), Conte 16, Forni 13, Molteni, Buti 4, Rooney 11, Kaszap, De Cecco 1, Gavotto 10, Shumov, Roumeliotis 4. DNP Ciabattini, Nikic. Coach. Zanini.
ITAS DIATEC TRENTINO: Kaziyski 20, Birarelli 9, Della Lunga, Juantorena 17, Zygadlo, Vieira De Oliveira, Sokolov, Djuric 8, Stokr 24, Bari (L), Burgsthaler 2. DNP Brinkman, Colaci. Coach. Stoytchev.
The hosts’ lead lasted only one set. Monza got off to good start but Trento reacted immediately and hammered the hosts 25-14 in the second set. Trento went on to dominate the encounter as Jan Stokr was MVP.
Jan Stokr (Itas Diatec Trentino): “The first set did not go well for me, we did not find the rhythm before the second set. Overall, though, this was a good game. In the last set, Monza played well, they did not make many mistakes and made it difficult for us”.
Mauro Gavotto (Acqua Paradiso Monza Brianza): “This was a good game. We played a superb first set, and not bad either in the fourth. We might have made a couple more mistakes on the serve, but we never gave up. We’re disappointed but there’s no shame in losing like that against Trento”.
ANDREOLI LATINA – SISLEY BELLUNO 0-3 (25-27, 23-25, 19-25)
ANDREOLI LATINA: Rivera Caamano 7, Gitto 8, Sottile 2, Jarosz 21, De Pandis (L), Troy, Diachkov, Cester 5, Fragkos 10. DNP Hardy-dessources, Guemart, Tailli, Galabinov. Coach. Prandi.
SISLEY BELLUNO: Abdelaziz 2, Fei 17, Horstink 6, Dolfo 2, Farina (L), Kohut 15, De Togni 7, Suxho 2, Antonov 2, Sorato (L), Ogurcak 6. DNP Szabò, Curti. Coach. Piazza.
In Latina, Belluno took all the points at stake with a three set victory. The guests turned things around in the first set after a better start from Latina. MVP: Fei.
Silvano Prandi (coach Andreoli Latina): “The team that played better volleyball won. They made it difficult for us with their serve. The first set in which we lost the lead might have been decisive. Credit to the winners”.
Alessandro Fei (Sisley Belluno): “We did a very good job on the serve and at the net. Beating Latina in its own gym is no easy task, we made it with three crucial points for us”.
MARMI LANZA VERONA – BRE BANCA LANNUTTI CUNEO 3-2 (25-20, 22-25, 26-28, 25-19, 15-9)
MARMI LANZA VERONA: Popp 13, Kosmina, Ter Horst 10, Calderan, Meoni 1, Smerilli (L), Patriarca 10, Zingel 21, Kromm 9, Gasparini 26. DNP Casarin, Postiglioni. Coach. Bagnoli.
BRE BANCA LANNUTTI CUNEO: Mastrangelo 2, Henno (L), Ngapeth 20, Fortunato 9, Wijsmans, Vissotto Neves 7, Grbic 2, Caceres 15, Patriarca 8, Rossi 4, Baranowicz. DNP Van Lankvelt, Pieri. Coach. Gulinelli.
In front of 2126 supporters, Verona had a brilliant game. They won the first set and managed to clinch the fourth after two dominant sets from Cuneo. Ter Horst showed the way in the tie-break, then Gasparini and Zingel helped Verona to a 5-1 lead. Verona would never look back. MVP: Gasparini.
Mitja Gasparini (Marmi Lanza Verona): “We have finally won a tie-break. We had had good performances against Modena and Macerata but couldn’t win. Today we proved again we could fight on every ball even against a great team like Cuneo. In the fourth set, we got a little more from my serve, I am happy I’m doing well for the team. These are two great points for us in our fight to stay up”.
Giuseppe Patriarca (Bre Banca Lannutti Cuneo): “It has to be said that Verona made it difficult for Macerata three days ago and now they did it again tonight. This means they are playing good volleyball right now. We had a few worries in recent days, but we stayed in the game and we fought right until the end to win it. We went close”.
League table
Lube Banca Marche Macerata 35, Itas Diatec Trentino 35, Bre Banca Lannutti Cuneo 32, Casa Modena 29, Sisley Belluno 22, Acqua Paradiso Monza Brianza 21, Tonno Callipo Vibo Valentia 20, M. Roma Volley 18, Andreoli Latina 17, Marmi Lanza Verona 16, Fidia Padova 15, Copra Elior Piacenza 14, Energy Resources San Giustino 12, CMC Ravenna 8
Fixtures
Round 15 Serie A1 Sustenium
Saturday January 14 at 5.30pm
Lube Banca Marche Macerata – M. Roma Volley Live on Rai Sport 1
Sunday January 15 at 5.30pm
Sisley Belluno – Marmi Lanza Verona Live on Rai Sport 1
Sunday January 15 at 6pm
Itas Diatec Trentino – Copra Elior Piacenza
Fidia Padova – Acqua Paradiso Monza Brianza Live on Sportube.tv
Energy Resources San Giustino – Andreoli Latina
Bre Banca Lannutti Cuneo – Tonno Callipo Vibo Valentia
Casa Modena – CMC Ravenna
Serie A2 Sustenium
Round 18: Castellana wins in Milan while Segrate loses against Molfetta. Third straight for Atripalda.
Results
Volley Segrate 1978-Pallavolo Molfetta 2-3 (25-16, 18-25, 21-25, 26-24, 15-17); Club Italia Roma-Edilesse Conad Reggio Emilia – Non ancora disputata Ore 20:30 ; Gherardi SVI Città Di Castello-NGM Mobile S.Croce 3-1 (21-25, 25-21, 27-25, 25-23); Carige Genova-Cassa Rurale Cantù 3-0 (25-21, 25-19, 25-14); Cicchetti Isernia-Sir Safety Perugia 1-3 (23-25, 21-25, 28-26, 17-25); CheBanca! Milano-BCC-NEP Castellana Grotte 2-3 (25-21, 16-25, 25-21, 19-25, 12-15); Globo Banca Pop. Frusinate Sora-Caffè Aiello Corigliano 3-0 (25-19, 25-16, 25-18); Energy Resources Carilo Loreto-Sidigas Atripalda 1-3 (19-25, 23-25, 29-27, 23-25)
VOLLEY SEGRATE 1978 – PALLAVOLO MOLFETTA 2-3 (25-16, 18-25, 21-25, 26-24, 15-17) –
VOLLEY SEGRATE 1978: Fabroni 4, Van Den Dries 15, Pesaresi (L), Alletti 18, Braga 9, Pinelli, Botto 23, Baranek 12, Canzanella 3. DNP Radunovic, Caprotti, Russo, Preti. Coach. Ricci.
PALLAVOLO MOLFETTA: Cortina (L), Uchikov 26, Del Vecchio, Bacci 4, Botti 8, Mattioli 15, Giglioli 13, Al Nabhan 16, Illuzzi, Bisci (L). DNP Caputo, La Forgia, Alomia Angulo. Coach. Lorizio.
GHERARDI SVI CITTà DI CASTELLO – NGM MOBILE SANTA CROCE 3-1 (21-25, 25-21, 27-25, 25-23)
GHERARDI SVI CITTà DI CASTELLO: Lehtonen 10, Noda Blanco 17, Marini, Visentin 2, Sartoretti, Rosalba 10, Piano 5, Vigilante, Di Benedetto 2, Giombini 23, Romiti (L).DNP Dordei, Nardi. Coach. Radici.
NGM MOBILE SANTA CROCE: Candellaro 11, Masini, Cetrullo 8, Bertoli 2, Snippe 15, Parusso 1, Tosi (L), Garnica 2, Hrazdira 9, Baldaccini 12. DNP Lizala, Bonami. Coach. Bertini.
CARIGE GENOVA – CASSA RURALE CANTù 3-0 (25-21, 25-19, 25-14)
CARIGE GENOVA: Tibaldo, Donati, Ruiz 16, Nuti 2, Polidori 6, Yordanov 16, Rizzo (L), Pecorari 2, Meszaros 17. DNP Nonne, Manassero, Ainsworth. Coach. Del Federico.
CASSA RURALE CANTù: Pavan 5, Monguzzi 1, Butti (L), Ruggeri 1, Krumins 3, Galliani 4, Sequeira 12, Tuominen 11, Panighini. DNP Seregni, Gelasio, Sala, Bonetti. Coach. Della Rosa.
CICCHETTI ISERNIA – SIR SAFETY PERUGIA 1-3 (23-25, 21-25, 28-26, 17-25)
CICCHETTI ISERNIA: Fiore 16, Poikela, Sesto 7, Cardona 9, De Caria (L), Spampinato (L), Di Franco 13, Simone 1, Mengozzi 17, Della Corte 1, Saitta 4. DNP Torre, Sellitto. Coach. Giannini.
SIR SAFETY PERUGIA: Petric 15, Daldello 1, Cesarini (L), Tomassetti 7, Bucaioni, Tamburo 27, Corsini 11, Vujevic 17, Belcecchi, Fusaro (L). DNP Zamagni, Bartoli, Lattanzi. Coach. Kovac.
CHEBANCA! MILANO – BCC-NEP CASTELLANA GROTTE 2-3 (25-21, 16-25, 25-21, 19-25, 12-15)
CHEBANCA! MILANO: Durante (L), Blasi, Vedovotto 8, Insalata 6, Mercorio 13, Mattera 3, Beretta 5, Angelov, Di Manno 18, Thiago De Oliveira 18, Jago 1, Robbiati. DNP Cauteruccio. Coach. Moretti.
BCC-NEP CASTELLANA GROTTE: Cazzaniga 1, Elia 5, Ricciardello 1, Falaschi 6, Castellano 12, Torre, Milushev 21, Rodriguez 20, Salgado 5, Maric 1, Cicola (L). DNP Giosa, Vinella. Coach. Di Pinto.
GLOBO BANCA POPOLARE DEL FRUSINATE SORA – CAFFè AIELLO CORIGLIANO 3-0 (25-19, 25-16, 25-18)
GLOBO BANCA POPOLARE DEL FRUSINATE SORA: Van Dijk 9, Scappaticcio, Libraro 16, Pagni 8, Bratoev 14, Rea (L), Moretti 8, Gatto (L). DNP Buzzelli, Scuderi, Gemmi, Cacciatore, Pagni. Coach. Gatto.
CAFFè AIELLO CORIGLIANO: Spescha 8, Galic 5, De Giorgi, Santucci 3, Tomasello 7, Kindgard 1, Muccio, Padura Diaz 15, Sperandio 2, Viva (L). DNP Dutto, Casciaro, Edgar. Coach. Nacci.
ENERGY RESOURCES CARILO LORETO – SIDIGAS ATRIPALDA 1-3 (19-25, 23-25, 29-27, 23-25)
ENERGY RESOURCES CARILO LORETO: Morelli 11, Aprea, Di Marco 3, Gabbanelli, Paoli 9, Peda 13, Moretti 21, Cacchiarelli (L), Cortellazzi 1, Anzani 11. DNP Paoletti, Janusek. Coach. Fracascia.
SIDIGAS ATRIPALDA: Bruno, David, Coppola (L), De Paula 19, Cuomo 12, Nemeth 20, D’avanzo 6, Paris 3, Gallotta 9, Scialò 2. DNP De Mattia, Libraro. Coach. Lorenzoni.
League table
BCC-NEP Castellana Grotte 42, Volley Segrate 1978 40, Sir Safety Perugia 40, Gherardi SVI Città Di Castello 36, Pallavolo Molfetta 34, CheBanca! Milano 33, Globo Banca Pop. Frusinate Sora 31, Carige Genova 30, Caffè Aiello Corigliano 27, Energy Resources Carilo Loreto 27, NGM Mobile S.Croce 26, Cicchetti Isernia 20, Club Italia Roma 19, Cassa Rurale Cantù 10, Sidigas Atripalda 9, Edilesse Conad Reggio Emilia 5
*1 game in hand: Club Italia Roma, Edilesse Conad Reggio Emilia
Round 18 Serie A2 Sustenium
Sunday January 8 at 8.30pm
Club Italia Roma – Edilesse Conad Reggio Emilia
(Prati-Perdisci)
Fixtures
Round 19 Serie A2 Sustenium
Saturday January 14 at 8.30pm
Sir Safety Perugia – Volley Segrate 1978
Sunday January 15 at 4pm
Pallavolo Molfetta – Sidigas Atripalda Live on Sportitalia 2
Sunday January 15 at 6pm
CheBanca! Milano – Carige Genova
Globo Banca Popolare del Frusinate Sora – Cicchetti Isernia
Edilesse Conad Reggio Emilia – Caffè Aiello Corigliano
NGM Mobile Santa Croce – Club Italia Roma
Cassa Rurale Cantù – Energy Resources Carilo Loreto
BCC-NEP Castellana Grotte – Gherardi SVI Città Di Castello
