Giuliani’s men could not make the double on Friedrichshafen. Beaten last Tuesday, the German champs had the upper hand this time on a 3-1 score. Captain Zlatanov finished with 19 points for the Italians, while Luburic was in double figures too with 11. The Germans had 21 from Perry.

“I have seen some good things although we have been a bit inconsistent – said coach Giuliani – We still have some work to do. The block dig area was fine. The international players will soon be back: Kohut was in the stands this afternoon, we’re waiting for Perrin and Ter Horst. All three are excellent players”.

LPR VOLLEY PIACENZA – VBV FRIEDRICHSHAFEN 1-3 (21-25; 18-25; 25-23; 25-27)

Lpr Volley: Manià (L), Coscione 2, Papi 6, Sedlacek 5, Patriarca 9, Zlatanov 19, Luburic 11, Tencati 7, Tavares. DNP. Cottarelli Coach.: Giuliani

VBV Friedrichshafen: Spath, Joventino 6, Nalobin 14, Finger 21, Honore 10, Perry (L), Gunthor 1, Geiler 7, Aciobanitei 9, Kocian 2. .DNP. Gontariu, Tischer Coach.: Moculescu