Verona’s first outing ended with a 3-1 win for Padova. Still without three important players (Ter Horst, Zingel and Gasparini), Verona surrendered against a full squad, which will take part in the coming A2 league. Top scorers of the encounter: Giacomo Bellei and Stefano Giannotti with 20 each.
Calzedonia Verona – Tonazzo Padova 1-3 (24-26, 21-25, 25-18, 21-25).
Calzedonia Verona: Boninfante, Blasi 1, Coali 12, Gabriele 7, Bellei 20, Anzani 10, Gonzalez 8, Pesaresi (l), Zanini 1, Magalini 1, Centomo (l), Ravelli dnp.
Tonazzo Padova: Mattei 8, Vedovotto 10, Orduna 1, Giannotti 20, Rosso 17, Volpato 10, Garghella 1, Paoli 1, Groppi 1, Casaro, Balaso (l).