Modena lost Game 2

In front of the over 3800 spectators present at the PalaPanini, Modena starts with the sextet made up of Bruno-Davyskiba in the main diagonal, Juantorena-Rinaldi on the flank, Stankovic-Sanguinetti in the center with Gollini libero. Trento responds with Acquarone-Rychlicki, hammers Michieletto-Lavia, central defenders Podrascanin-Kozamernik and libero Laurenzano. The visiting team started better, 3-6 with a winning lob from Lavia and a Modena timeout. The yellow-blues react immediately and restore parity with the hands-out made by Juantorena, 11-11 and Trento timeout. The match continues on the edge of balance, fighting point to point: ace from Rinaldi and 16-17. Modena doesn’t give up an inch, Davyskiba hands out and it’s 21-21. However, Trento maintains high concentration and wins the first set 25-22 with Podrascanin’s attack on target. Start of the second set favorable to Modena, first half by Stankovic and 8-6. Trento raises his voice and with Michieletto’s ace they move ahead 12-15, forcing Giuliani to call a timeout. Modena isn’t up for it and with Rinaldi’s winning attack they get close to Soli’s team again, 14-15 and Trento timeout. We continue point by point, Rinaldi again and 20-19 in the bedlam of PalaPanini. The conclusion of the set is incandescent, but in the end it is Modena who rejoices: first half by Brehme and invasion by Acquarone, 28-26 and 1-1. Modena immediately started strong in the third set, 3-0 with two consecutive blocks by Brehme and Trento timeout. The Canaries persist with a truly unleashed Brehme, 8-2 and another Trento timeout. Davyskiba’s ace allows the yellow-blues to further increase their lead, 13-4. Modena maintains a high level of attention and concentration until the end, Sanguinetti’s ace gives Giuliani’s team the 25-15 and the 2-1 in the partial score. Balance at the beginning of the fourth set: Davyskiba hands out and 4-4 after the first exchanges. Trento tries to extend the lead with Michieletto, 10-13 and Modena timeout. The hosts, however, don’t give up, block by Brehme for 15-18 and Trento timeout. Soli’s team proves solid on the block, but not only that: Trento maintains its advantage and takes the fourth set 19-25, Davyskiba’s error in serving and tie-break at the PalaPanini. Balance also prevails at the beginning of the fifth and decisive set: Sanguinetti’s first half and 6-5. At the changeover, it’s 8-7 for Modena with Juantorena scoring in attack. Davyskiba’s attack keeps Modena ahead, 11-9 and Trento timeout. Rychlicki and Michieletto take the lead and give the guests the victory, 13-15 and 3-2 in game 2. Game 3 is scheduled for Sunday at 5pm in Trento.