Santiago Orduna shined on the beach. The Padova setter finished second in the Jesolo tournament, beaten only in the final by his former teammate, Andrea Garghella, who’s the record man of appearances in Padova. “It’s been fun – said Orduna – I met the most dangerous opponent possible in the final, Andrea Garghella. Shame cause I was 10-7 ahead, but his experience had the better and he won 14-12”.

Meanwhile, Zoppellari will play in the World Championships quarter-finals at Under 19 level tonight as Italy takes on Iran in Argentina.