Without two of its main players, Bencz and Pinto, both on International duty, Cantù went one set up against Milan but eventually lost the derby 1-3.

“It’s a shame because we just needed to be a little more solid to win this one – said coach Massimo Della Rosa – But Gerosa’s injury took its toll. We played a good game considering the situation but we lacked the killer touch in the important moments of the game, making too many mistakes”.