The emotions of the Italian derby between Modena and Treviso (3-2) made way for a friendly game played this afternoon against the German champions of Friedrichshafen. The first set was tight but then Prandi’s team struggled to follow the rhythm and brilliance of the Germans, who won it in straight sets.

“I think we have to be satisfied about Sunday’s game – said Kooistra about the victory over Treviso – We must be happy for having won a tough game rather than not having sealed it on a 3-0 score. It’s true that we could have finished it off earlier but at the beginning of the season, certain things can happen”.