Splendid Champions League victory in front of over eight thousand fans in Poland against Belchatow. This made it seven win in as many games for Civitanova this season, including two in the Champions League. Civitanova is top of the group with a three point advantage on the opponent of the day and the Belgium side of Roeselare, who defeated the Czechs of Liberec, next opponents of the Italians.
GIANLORENZO BLENGINI: “A great result with the team showing its ability to fight hard in the difficult moments. It’s never easy to win in the Atlas Arena in Lodz. We had a great first set even if their serve started to do some damage at the end, then we lost the second and the atmosphere became frantic. Our attack began to falter but then the team reacted brilliantly to obtain a fantastic victory”.
OSMANY JUANTORENA: “Superb victory which we obtained thanks to our character and fighting spirit. We managed to win it in spite of losing the second and being behind in the scoreboard in the third set. Not many can come in the Atlas Arena and come away with the win. This win is not only important for the standings but also for our confidence. After the excellent win over Perugia, now we beat Belchatow, we still have a lot to work on but we’re definitely on the right track”.
(28-30, 25-18, 21-25, 20-25)
PGE SKRA BELCHATOW: Lisinac, Wlazly 13, Klos 5, Conte 17, Wrona 12, Janusz, Uriarte 2, Stankovic M. dnp., Winiarski, Gromadowski 6, Rodriguez 1, Piechocki (L1), Milczarek (L2), Marechal 13. Coach. Falasca. CUCINE LUBE BANCA MARCHE CIVITANOVA: Fei 1, Gabriele dnp., Parodi, Juantorena 21, Vitelli dnp. , Stankovic D. 6, Christenson 2, Cester dnp., Grebennikov (L), Miljkovic 11, Corvetta, Cebulj 14, Podrascanin 11. Coach. Blengini.
