Little seemed to have changed but when the margins are this slim, the details could be crucial in the final sprint. Bologna and Catania got a point in their last encounter while Castelfidardo failed to force the tie-break against Castellana Grotte (some referee decisions did not help in the fourth set).

In the final five games, Pirri and co have to fill a 5-point gap that separates them from their next opponent, Catania: “The results proves that the Sicilian team is one of the most in-form right now – said chairman Antonelli – It improved a lot with Matheaus’ arrival, but this is one of the last game against a direct opponent and we have to win it”.