Monza went close to win the Palladium Cup. Winners over Padova in the opening game, Vacondio’s men had to surrender in the decisive third set against Verona after taking an early lead. Renan finished top scorer of the tournament.
“We were glad to take part in this event – said head coach Oreste Vacondio – I am sorry about the result, because even if that is only a friendly it’s never nice to finish second. As far as the performance is concerned, I am happy with my players, I think they played good volleyball. The good thing about these tournaments is that they help you to be prepared for long games and maintain our concentration, something which we did well today”.
FIRST GAME:
Vero Volley Monza- Tonazzo Padova 2-1 (25-16, 25-22, 19-25)
Vero Volley Monza: Botto 11, Sala 7, Renan 16, Galliani 10, Beretta 6, Daldello 3; Rizzo (L). Gao Qi, Brunetti. DNP. Mercorio (L), Copelli, Shadchin, Monesi,. Coach. Vacondio
Tonazzo Padova: Volpato 4, Orduna 1, Milan 11, Averill 7, Giannotti 9, Lazzaretto 8; Balaso (L). Diamantini 3. DNP. Cook, Bassanello (L), Quiroga, Berger. Coach. Baldovin
SECOND GAME
Vero Volley Monza- Calzedonia Verona 1-2 (25-22, 24-26, 20-25)
Vero Volley Monza: Botto 6, Sala 5, Renan 18, Galliani 6, Beretta 8, Daldello 1; Rizzo (L). Gao Qi, Copelli. N.E. Brunetti, Mercorio (L), Shadchin, Monesi,. Coach. Vacondio
Calzedonia Verona: Lecat 6, Gitto 10, Bellei 8, Bucko 10, Zingel 4, Spirito2; Pesaresi (L). Frigo (L). Zanini 2, Magalini, Sgro 1. DNP. Baranowicz, Sander. Coach. De Cecco
