This weekend, Matera will travel to Padova, the league leaders still unbeaten at home this season. There are some physical problems in the Matera squad with Luis Fernando and Luppi running against time to be ready.

The situation is not ideal but coach Mastrangelo takes the pressure off: “We can play this game without any particular pressure – he said – A defeat would not be that terrible at this time of the year. This will be our last game without our starting outside hitter Krolis, but the victories over Castellana and Corigliano were extremely reassuring regarding our overall quality. We are not hundred percent but we will fight for it”.