In a friendly game, Padova had the better of Innsbruck 3-1. The hosts had won it 3-0 but the two sides decided to play an extra set. Padova’s blocking was excellent (16), Andrea Mattei and Sebastiano Milan had 4 blocks each. Another positive aspect was the attack as the team finished with 52%. Milan who came on during the game eventually scored 17 points.
Tonazzo Padova – Hypo Tirol Innsbruck 3-1
(30-28; 25-23; 25-23; 19-25)
Tonazzo Padova: Mattei 12, Orduna, Giannotti 10, Rosso 17, Aguillard 5, Quiroga 10, Balaso (L); Gozzo 4, Volpato 2, Garghella 3, Milan 17, Beccaro 1.Did not play: Vianello. Coach: Valerio Baldovin.
Hypo Tirol Innsbruck: Beer 2, Peda 11, Juhkami 23, Ropret 3, Duarte 4, Venno 6, Provenzano (L); Koraimann 10, Tusch, Brasil 9, Hein 3, Frances 6. Did not play: Chrtiansky, Kronthaler, Feil. Coach: Stefan Chrtiansky.
