Both defeated in the first round, Reggio Emilia and Loreto will fight it out for their first points of their season. Led by coach Fracascia, Loreto is composed of good players such as setter Marchiani born in 1989, Latvian outside hitter Janis Peda, Simone Spescha, excellent in attack and reception, and Ranghieri, very talented player born in 1987.