Padova came back empty-handed from its trip to Bassano. This is the third defeat in as many games in the pre-season and, even though there were no points at stake, coach Bernardi will be very aware of the amount of work to be done before the start of the championship.

“In today’s friendly, a few problems seen against Mantova were present again – said assistant coach Roscini – We make too many mistakes and tend to fade away at the end of sets”.

Bassano Volley – Pallavolo Padova 3-1
(25-22; 25-20; 23-25; 30-28)

Bassano Volley: Paterniani (L) 1, Bonetti 4, Ditlevsen 12, Guarise 5, Tamburo 22, David 13, Parusso 7, Volpato 1. Dnp: Meneghello, Calderan, Pink, Pianese, Lollato. Coach: Gheorghe Cretu.

Pallavolo Padova: Zingaro (L) 1, Tiberti 1, Koshikawa 16, Polidori 3, Maniero 13, De Marchi 9, Cricca 10, Gottardo 3, Tovo 3. Dnp: Garghella (L), Busi, Kubiak. Coach: Lorenzo Bernardi.