Cisterna Volley, despite evident statistical improvements, has yet to postpone the appointment with victory after an unfavorable fifth day. While waiting for the recovery against Itas Trentino, it is Cucine Lube Civitanova that prevails over the Pontini, exploiting a clear superiority on the block (7 points for the Marches, against the single point scored by Cisterna). This fundamental proved decisive in closing the match in three sets at the Palasport in Viale delle Provincie.
Coach Falasca’s team remained in the wake for long stretches of the match, responding point by point to a more attentive Lube, capable of limiting the rare defections as much as possible. In percentage terms, the Marche players found greater incisiveness in attack, with Boninfante’s careful direction to manage even the most difficult situations.
Among the fittest players of the Pontina team, Daniele Mazzone stands out, author of a positive performance in recent championship matches and protagonist against Civitanova with 7 total points, of which 1 was a block and an excellent 75% in attack, the best scoring percentage of the team. The only player to reach double figures for Cisterna Volley was Theo Faure, who with 10 points consolidated his place in the top 5 scorers of the Super League. The match also marked the return of captain Michele Baranowicz to the starting six, who highlighted effective management of the attackers, proving to be one of the most consistent in the three sets played.
