Trentino made its pre-season debut without all the players involved in the World Championships. The European Champions surrendered at the tie-break against the Russians of Kazan. A positive first outing for Stoytchev’s team who made it really difficult for the Russians who are far ahead in their preparation.
“Despite a few too many lapses I am satisfied with what we showed on court – said coach Stoytchev – Tonight, we proved we had personality and that we were physically improving”.
Itas Diatec Trentino-Zenit Kazan 2-3
(26-28, 8-25, 25-21, 25-19, 14-16)
ITAS DIATEC TRENTINO: Della Lunga 12, Riad 8, Raphael 1, Juantorena 28, Leonardi 5, Morelli 14, Colaci (L); Zygadlo, Aprea. Coach. Radostin Stoytchev.
ZENIT: Pantaleymonenko 23, Apalikov 9, Cheremisin 23, Tetiukhin 18, Abrosimov 7, Babeshin 4, Babichev (L); Egorchev 1, Ozhiganov. Dnp. Obomoachev (L), Zakharov, Shipilev. Coach. Vladimir Alekno.
