In its home debut, Trento played five sets living the coach plenty to think about for the coming games. Juantorena (top scorer with 21), Kazyiski and Birarelli shined while Sokolov had 13 points. The most positive aspect was the focus in dig, especially in the first two sets before tiredness started to creep in.
“It’s definitely been a positive test with interesting aspects – said coach Stoytchev – Maybe we could have sealed it sooner but we can’t expect everything to be perfect already”.
Itas Diatec Trentino-Acqua Paradiso Gabeca Montichiari 3-2
(25-23, 25-11, 26-28, 24-26, 15-11)
ITAS DIATEC TRENTINO: Raphael, Kaziyski 12, Birarelli 12, Vissotto 10, Juantorena 21, Sala 4, Bari (L); Zygadlo 2, Sokolov 13, Gallosti (L), Herpe 5, Corsini 1. Dnp. Fedrizzi. Coach. Radostin Stoytchev.
ACQUA PARADISO GABECA: Forni 18, Travica 1, Rauwerdink 7, Buti 9, Gavotto 22, Molteni 3, Exiga (L); Sivula 11, De Luca, Krumins. Dnp. Tuominen and Pesenti. Coach. Mauro Berruto.
