Serie A1 Sustenium
Game 2 ahead
In the playoff quarter-final game 1, all the home teams came out on top and now it’s time for game 2. Here is the schedule and preview:
Playoff Serie A1 Sustenium – QUARTER FINAL GAME 2
Saturday 9 April at 4pm
Casa Modena (5) – Acqua Paradiso Monza Brianza (4) Live on Rai Sport 1
Sunday 10 April at 6pm
RPA-LuigiBacchi.it San Giustino (8) – Itas Diatec Trentino (1)
Marmi Lanza Verona (7) – Bre Banca Lannutti Cuneo (2) Live on Rai Sport 1
Sisley Treviso (6) – Lube Banca Marche Macerata (3)
Playoff Serie A1 Sustenium – QUARTER FINAL GAME 3
Wednesday 13 April at 8.30pm
Lube Banca Marche Macerata (3) – Sisley Treviso (6)
Acqua Paradiso Monza Brianza (4) – Casa Modena (5)
Thursday 14 April at 8.30pm
Itas Diatec Trentino (1) – RPA-LuigiBacchi.it San Giustino (8)
Bre Banca Lannutti Cuneo (2) – Marmi Lanza Verona (7)
Playoff Serie A1 Sustenium – GAME 4 (If needed)
Saturday 16 April at 4pm
Casa Modena (5) – Acqua Paradiso Monza Brianza (4)
Sunday 17 April at 6pm
(one game live at 8.30pm)
RPA-LuigiBacchi.it San Giustino (8) – Itas Diatec Trentino (1)
Marmi Lanza Verona (7) – Bre Banca Lannutti Cuneo (2)
Monday 18 April at 8.30pm
Sisley Treviso (6) – Lube Banca Marche Macerata (3)
Playoff Serie A1 Sustenium – GAME 5 (if needed)
Wednesday 20 April
Acqua Paradiso Monza Brianza (4) – Casa Modena (5)
Thursday 21 April at 8.30pm
Lube Banca Marche Macerata (3) – Sisley Treviso (6)
Itas Diatec Trentino (1) – RPA-LuigiBacchi.it San Giustino (8)
Bre Banca Lannutti Cuneo (2) – Marmi Lanza Verona (7)
PLAYOFF SEMI-FINALS
Game 1: Sunday 24 and Monday 25 April
Game 2: Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 April
Game 3: Saturday 30 April and Sunday 1 May
Game 4: Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 May
Game 5: Saturday 7 and Sunday 8
PLAYOFF FINAL
Final (V-Day): Sunday 15 May in Roma (PalaLottomatica)
1ª- Itas Diatec Trentino | 1 |
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8ª- RPA-LuigiBacchi.it San Giustino | 0 |
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4ª- Acqua Paradiso Monza Brianza | 1 |
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5ª- Casa Modena | 0 |
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2ª- Bre Banca Lannutti Cuneo | 1 |
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7ª- Marmi Lanza Verona | 0 |
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3ª- Lube Banca Marche Macerata | 1 |
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6ª- Sisley Treviso | 0 |
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Casa Modena – Acqua Paradiso Monza Brianza
(0-1)
Past encounters: 5 (3-2 Monza)
Daniele Bagnoli (Casa Modena): “It’s obvious that Game 2 becomes more important for us than for them, almost decisive, so we’ll have more pressure on. We’ll have to deal with this pressure, turn it into positive energy. We’ll also have to play good volleyball because to win over Monza, you have to play well. They are offering a top level of play and they have great quality in block-dig. Having said that, in the last two games we proved that when we play at our best, we can play face to face and stay in the game. We have a couple of physical problems, we’ll see what the situation is tomorrow. Anyway, this will be an intense game, as I said, we’ll need to play well, limit our mistakes and convert the opportunities we’ll create. Hopefully, there will also be a packed gym”.
Luca Monti (coach Acqua Paradiso Monza Brianza): “Winning a third consecutive game against Modena would almost be like a pre-K.O. Obviously it won’t be easy, they will be eager to prove that they did not play at their level in the previous encounters, and it’s normal that they’ll want to take revenge. As for us, we are extremely excited, we are enjoying the moment. We enjoyed the victory and we want some more”.
Marmi Lanza Verona – Bre Banca Lannutti Cuneo
(0-1)
Past encounters: 16 (11-5 Cuneo)
Lorenzo Smerilli (Marmi Lanza Verona): “It’s difficult to win a game when you concede so many aces. Congratulations to them, they served exceptionally well. We did not play with a good attitude and it will be important to rectify this on Sunday. Hopefully, there will be a lot of people supporting us, we need it. We have always played well in the second half of season at home and that’s why we want the fans to be there. We’ll definitely be more aggressive and have a different approach to the game”.
Alberto Giuliani (coach Bre Banca Lannutti Cuneo): “In a difficult moment, the boys responded to perfection and gave their best. The attitude was good and the reaction on court in game 1 gives me good hops for the coming games, even if each game is unique. Still, this is the way to go. The medical staff and Wijsmans are working hard to get him back from his ankle injury: We’ll see on Sunday if our captain is ready to come back”.
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