Latina’s run of friendly games began with a tie-break defeat by the minimum margin against Vibo Valentia. The first set was tight all the way, Latina made too many mistakes but made up for it thanks to some excellent blocking (7 points). Latina built a 16-13 lead in the second before losing it, while with the same 16-13 lead in the third, Sottile and co managed to hang on to it. The fourth was another tight set. Latina had the edge until 16-14, then Vibo took control. In the tie-break, Vibo took the early initiative 5-3, Latina reacted and took a 12-10 lead but Costa hit some strong serves in the end to give the victory to Vibo.

Top Volley Latina-Tonno Callipo Vibo Valentia 2–3 (25-23, 21-25, 25-23, 23-25, 13-15)

Top Volley Latina: Quintana 14, Sottile 4, Maruotti 24, Gitto 6, Fei 19, Penchev 14; Fanuli (L), Strugar. Dnp. Rossi, Pistolesi,. Coach.: Nacci

Tonno Callipo Vibo Valentia: Geiler 18, Costa 11, Michalovic 30, Thiago Alves 4, Barone 9, Coscione 3; Marra (L), Diamantini 1, Buzzelli, Rejlek 1, Dnp. Kadu, Corrado, Maccarone, Torchia (L). Coach.: Kantor

Results of the “Atripalda Volley Day 2016” in Avellino


Saturday 10 : Semi-finals

Exprivia Molfetta-Sigma Aversa 3-0 (25-23, 25-16, 25-23)

Top Volley Latina-Tonno Callipo Vibo Valentia 2-3 (25-23, 21-25, 25-23, 23-25, 13-15)

Sunday 11 September

Game for third place: Sigma Aversa-Top Volley Latina

Final: Exprivia Molfetta-Tonno Callipo Vibo Valentia