In the first semi-final of the Aiello tournament, Vibo Valentia surrendered at the tie-break against Latina. Roller coaster of emotions for Vibo, who led 1-0 but had to find the resources to tie it from 2-1 down. This was definitely a useful test for De Giorgi’s men against a team from the division above. Vedovotto was Vibo’s top scorer with 19. De Giorgi’s men will now play for third place on Sunday against the loser of Corigliano vs Molfetta.

TOP VOLLEY LATINA – TONNO CALLIPO CALABRIA VIBO VALENTIA 3-2 (23-25, 25-14, 26-24, 21-25, 15-11)

TOP VOLLEY LATINA: Manià (L), Rauwerdink 16, Sottile 3, Ferenciac, Skrimov 16, Pellegrino, Tailli, Van De Voorde 13, Rossi 9, Starovic 28, Semenzato, Urnaut. Coach: Blengini

TONNO CALLIPO CALABRIA VIBO VALENTIA: Medic 10, Sintini 1, Cesarini (L), Korniienko, Marchiani, Corrado, Forni 6, Vedovotto 19, Zanuto 16, Sardanelli (L2), Maccarone, Gavotto 11, Feroleto, Presta 6. Coach: De Giorgi