Recently back from their fifth place in the World Championships Under 21 in Mexico, Milan and Balaso were surprisingly on court as Padova took on Ljubljana. The hosts had the better of the Slovenians at the tie-break. “This was an extremely solid performance – said a satisfied coach Baldovin – Giannotti had a great game, and all the middle blockers did well but we have to improve our reception”.
Tonazzo Padova – ACH Volley Ljubljana 3-2
(24-26; 18-25; 27-25; 29-27; 15-10)
Tonazzo Padova: Orduna 2, Giannotti 25, Gozzo 4, Averill 7, Diamantini 8, Lazzaretto 8, Bassanello (L); Leoni, Volpato 8, Milan 15, Balaso (L). Did not play: Costa. Coach: Valerio Baldovin.
ACH Volley Ljubljana: Flajs 16, Puriè 8, Satler 2, Mochalski 21, Terpin 16, Koncilja 11, Plesko (L); Jereb 1, Juriae. Did not play: Kumer. Coach: Bogdan Kotnik.
