Tonazzo Padova – Hypo Tyrol Innsbruck 1-3
(25-14; 18-25; 24-26; 25-27)
Tonazzo Padova: Leonardi 7, Moretti 13, Vedovotto 17, Rosso 14, Mattera 5, Salgado 10, Balaso (L); Giannotti 1, Garghella, Pedron. DNP: Volpato, Maniero. Coach: Luigi Schiavon.
Hypo Tyrol Innsbruck: Carletti, Gavan 1, Boff 7, Frances 8, Berger 20, Jimenez 21, Laure (L); Cebron 2, Ermacora 3, Koraimann 2, Kaszap 1. DNP: Tusch, Szabo, Kronthaler, Harthaller, Hiltpolt. Coach: Stefan Chrtiansky.
Padova surrendered 3-1 against the Austrian top division side of Innsbruck, which put an end to a four-game winning streak. Jimenez and Berger proved to be the main threat for the winners. Still, on the positive for the Italians there was the come-back of captain Mattia Rosso with 14 points (4 blocks).
“The level of play got up a notch today – said sport director Santuz – We were up against a Champions League team. We dominated the first set while they led the play in the second. It was close in the 3rd and 4th and I was happy with the attitude of the boys. I am also happy with Vedovotto who showed excellent things”.
