No limits. Maranesi’s boys put the cherry on the cake to end 2013 with a derby win over Monza. Mattera led the way to a fourth consecutive win with 14 points, 9 of which were blocks. Bertoli and Valsecchi made their debut as Milan consolidated their 6th position in the league.

“We converted twice as many blocks as them – said coach Maranesi – No team has managed 16 blocks in Monza, which is one of the best teams in the A2. We made a lot of mistakes on the serve (22) but it was worth risking, it paid off. If I had to say one name, I’d say Mattera, he was excellent at the net, on the serve and distributing the game”.