Round 3 will propose a special derby from the southern Apulia region: Alessano versus Castellana Grotte. The latter is hoping to get a ‘clean’ win as it is on the up since the start of the season having lost the opening encounter at the tie-break against Corigliano before clinching it in the fifth against Brescia last weekend. It won’t be easy against the newly promoted side of Alessano who got a big boost from their first Serie A victory in Reggio Emilia (3-0).

“This will definitely be a tough game – said libero Nanni – They have a balanced team which will be full of confidence after their 3-0 away win. But we will do our best to get home with some valuable points”.