Three wins in as many games for Padova in this pre-season. Baldovin’s men made the double over Verona, winning 3-1 last week and 3-2 this time at home.

“It’s not been as entertaining a game as the one played last Friday – said captain Mattia Rosso – We had good spells but others not as brilliant. We definitely have a lot of work to do, but it’s always positive to come out with a victory, even in a friendly game”. On Thursday, Padova will host Ravenna.

Tonazzo Padova – Calzedonia Verona 3-2
(25-18; 21-25; 25-23; 16-25; 15-8)

Tonazzo Padova: Mattei 5, Vedovotto 13, Orduna 4, Giannotti 20, Balaso (L), Rosso 11, Volpato 3, Garghella 4, Paoli 6, Groppi, Casaro. Did not play: Gozzo. Coach: Valerio Baldovin.

Calzedonia Verona: Blasi, Pesaresi (l), Magalini, Coali 3, Gabriele 16, Boninfante 3, Bellei 25, Anzani 7, Gonzalez 8. DNP: Zanini, Segala, Centomo. Coach: Matteo De Cecco.