Piacenza had to do without captain Zlatanov (abdominal problem) as well as its internationals but still won the third edition of the Lobietti memorial. The spectators had the chance to see 5 sets as Ravenna came back from 2-0 down to force a tie-break, which one eventually one-way traffic. Just like against Trento, Husaj was once again top scorer with 21 points. Simon was unusually moved to outside hitter and responded with 21 points.
COPRA ELIOR PIACENZA-CMC 3-2 (25-18, 25-20, 21-25, 16-25, 15-5)
COPRA ELIOR: De Cecco 4, Papi 11, Tencati 9, Simon 21, Husaj 21, Fei 11, Marra (L), Partenio. Dnp: Zlatanov, Smerilli. Coach. Monti.
CMC: Mengozzi 13, Kauliakamoa 2, Koumentakis 21, Cester 5, Rizo Gonzalez 13, Patriarca 7, Bari (L), Ricci, Dnp: Cricca, Coscione, Gruesner, Cebulj, Scarpi. Coach. Bonitta.
