In its first pre-season friendly, Castellana Grotte had a good response from its players, who defeated Corigliano 3-1 and only lost the fourth set (25-22, 25-16, 25-22, 17-25). The team of coach Monti led from start to finish in the first three sets despite the absence of Maric (injured), Rodriguez and Milushev (national team). Cicola libero, Castellano and Ricciardello on the wings, Salgado and Elia middle blockers, Falaschi setter and Cazzaniga outisde hitter were the starters.