Matera was beaten 3-0 (31-29, 25-23, 27-25) in its first outing against Vibo Valentia, but there were a lot of positive for coach Mastrangelo.

“I have to say that going back to Vibo was a special emotion – said Matera’s the head coach – I spent three beautiful season in this club, for which I have to thank the Callipo family and his staff. We cannot draw too many conclusions from the game played, this was our first encounter. I used Krolis for one set and Luis Fernando for 3. Considering the fact he was still tired from the long trip from Brazil and that he only trained once, I could really not have asked any more from him. The boys helped each other, there was a good attitude, I can only be happy and confident”.