Calzedonia Verona – Recycling Berlin 3-2 (23-25, 25-18, 25-21, 27-29, 19-17)
Calzedonia Verona. Blasi, Zingel 1, Coscione 1, Gasparini 8, Deroo 5, Sander 9, Gitto 18, Anzani 8, White 12, Bellei 12, Borgogno 3, Pesaresi L, Centomo L. Coach. Giani
Recycling Berlin: Krystof, Carroll 6, Kmet 13, Kromm 18, Shoji 1, Touzinsky 6, Bontje 8, De Marchi 5, Kuhner 3, Dunnes 12, Fischer 5, Spirovski, Shoji L. Coach. Lebedew
Verona had the better of Berlin in a mid-week friendly played in Italy. Over 200 fans came to see this top level test for Giani’s men against a team that is currently second of its national league and will take part in the coming Champions League final four.
“That was a good game against a well-organised team that will be in the Champions League final four – said coach Giani – Everybody played today, especially White and Gitto who had the chance to play various schemes. I am happy for all the lads, we won against a very good team, which means the hard work we’re putting in is paying off”.
