More than 300 fans were there at the Fontescodella arena in Macerata to see the Italian champions win their second friendly game 3-0 against Ravenna. In what was also their first outing at home, they wore their new shirts for the first time. Kurek finished top scorer with 12 points and 61% in attack, while fei and Parodi chipped in 10 each.
“Winning is always nice – said Sabbi – But this is not the goal of these games. Our target is to reach our best form, and gel as a group”.
CUCINE LUBE BANCA MARCHE: Fei 10, Henno (L), Parodi 6, Paparoni (L), Vitelli, Stankovic 8, Kovar 7, Sabbi 7, Monopoli, Shumov dnp., Kurek 12, Baranowicz 3, Podrascanin 10. Coach. Giuliani.
CMC RAVENNA: Mengozzi 4, Ricci, Rossi dnp., Cavanna 3, Zappoli 2, Toniutti dnp., Gabriele 5, Jeliazkov 9, Koumentakis 5, Goi (L), Renan dnp., Cester 5, Bari (L), Cebulj 6. Coach. Kantor.
Score: 25-19 (24′), 25-17 (22′), 26-24 (28′).
