LUBE BANCA MARCHE MACERATA – ITAS DIATEC TRENTINO 0-3 (24-26, 24-26, 20-25)
LUBE BANCA MARCHE MACERATA: Lampariello, Pajenk, Savani 12, Exiga (L), Parodi 7, Stankovic 3, Travica 1, Omrcen 17, Podrascanin 8. DNP Kovar, Monopoli, Van Walle. Coach. Giuliani.
ITAS DIATEC TRENTINO: Kaziyski 11, Birarelli 9, Della Lunga, Juantorena 11, Zygadlo, Vieira De Oliveira 2, Sokolov, Djuric 2, Colaci (L), Stokr 13, Bari (L), Burgsthaler 5. DNP Brinkman. Coach. Stoytchev.
Trentino won the big game of the weekend by sweeping Macerata in its packed Fontescodella arena. Not only Trentino brutally stopped Macerata’s run of 11 straight victories between the league and European cup but it also created a gap at the top of the league (+6). Juantorena MVP.
Alberto Giuliani (coach Lube Banca Marche Macerata): “I am obviously disappointed with the defeat, for the fans that filled the gym and for the situation in the league table, given that the top spot is now really far away. But we’ll all remain confident. Today, Trento taught us how important are details, especially at the end of sets. That’s precisely on those details that we’ll have to work. We know we don’t have much time to train, we’ll just have to learn while we’ll be playing. Obviously in the second sets we made huge mistakes, because at 24-21 with the ball in hand, we should really finish them off. But I strongly believe in my team, they have undeniable potential, which they have already shown in part, and I am certain you’ll see great things from them in the future”.
Radostin Stoytchev (coach Itas Diatec Trentino): “Important victory but we have to keep our feet on the ground. We are obviously delighted with this result, we showed great character when the situation became difficult for us. Burgsthaler’s entry was crucial, we stepped up at the net and this proved key”.
ENERGY RESOURCES SAN GIUSTINO – SISLEY BELLUNO 2-3 (25-20, 17-25, 25-27, 25-23, 14-16)
ENERGY RESOURCES SAN GIUSTINO: Creus Larry 12, Rauwerdink 14, Patak 21, Cozzi 11, Petkovic 1, Tholse, Giovi (L), Sammelvuo 3, Urnaut 11. DNP Mc Kibbin, Finazzi, Lo Bianco. Coach. De Giorgi.
SISLEY BELLUNO: Abdelaziz 2, Szabò, Fei 22, Horstink 14, Dolfo, Farina (L), Kohut 11, De Togni 9, Suxho 2, Antonov 3, Sorato (L), Ogurcak 13. DNP Curti. Coach. Piazza.
San Giustino surrendered at the fifth set against Belluno. The hosts shot themselves in the foot, they let the opponent back in after taking the first set and let a 6-point lead in the third evaporate. And 12-6 and seemingly in full control in the tie-break, they stumbled again and let Fei and co cross the finish line first.
Andrea Sartoretti (Sport director Energy Resources San Giustino): “We played better than them for four sets, but we lost 3-2. We did not seal it when we should have”.
Alessandro Fei (Sisley Belluno): “We played a good game despite the fact we made a few too many mistakes. They played fine too. There is a great crowd here. This was a good and hard-fought game”.
League table
Itas Diatec Trentino 44, Lube Banca Marche Macerata 38, Bre Banca Lannutti Cuneo 36, Casa Modena 32, Acqua Paradiso Monza Brianza 27, Sisley Belluno 27, Marmi Lanza Verona 22, Tonno Callipo Vibo Valentia 20, M. Roma Volley 20, Andreoli Latina 19, Copra Elior Piacenza 17, Energy Resources San Giustino 16, Fidia Padova 15, CMC Ravenna 9
1 Incontro in più: Itas Diatec Trentino, Lube Banca Marche Macerata, Sisley Belluno, Energy Resources San Giustino.
Round 17, Serie A1 Sustenium
Saturday January 28
Lube Banca Marche Macerata – Itas Diatec Trentino 0-3 (24-26, 24-26, 20-25)
Energy Resources San Giustino – Sisley Belluno 2-3 (25-20, 17-25, 25-27, 25-23, 14-16)
Sunday January 29 at 6pm
Acqua Paradiso Monza Brianza – CMC Ravenna
(Balboni-Sobrero)
Andreoli Latina – Bre Banca Lannutti Cuneo
(Caltabiano-Tanasi)
M. Roma Volley – Tonno Callipo Vibo Valentia
(Cipolla-Padoan)
Fidia Padova – Marmi Lanza Verona
(Santi-Piana)
Sunday January 29 at 8.30pm
Copra Elior Piacenza – Casa Modena Live on Rai Sport 2
(Cappello-Satanassi)
