The game began after a minute silence in memory of Antonio Cuoghi, Sassuolo’s chairman. He had won the Italian Cup in 1981 and had become Ravenna’s sponsor in 1994 and 1995. Ravenna won 3-1 as Lirutti made his come back after two months out.
“Mantova has quality players – said coach Babini – It is well organised and if you let them play at will, you find yourself playing catch up. In the first set, we guessed all their attack, then we let them back in. The third set snatched was the key for the win”.
