A set played masterfully, then the return of Novello who brings balance to a Gabbiano in difficulty without leaving a chance for Mirandola, who will go all out against Sarroch.
Classic sextet for Mirandola with a variation in the role of libero: Rossatti and Nasari in the back row, Albergati opposite with Bombardi and captain Rutichelli Riccardo in the center of the net and assisted in the second line this time by Gozzi. All directed by Quartarone.
Start of the match with Mirandola marking the first with Nasari avoiding Massafeli’s block, still inserted by Serafini in place of Novello, who however carried out the pre-match warm-up regularly. The point-to-point progression was interrupted by a first positive break for the yellow-blues (5-3) thanks to a block from their captain. Mirandola’s desire to win is evident, and forces Mantova to call timeout with the score 6-10. Albergati extends further with the point of 11-16, surrounded by a team that defends and attacks any ball, again causing a timeout on the home team’s side. This time too Martinelli relies on his impeccable central defenders for an effective ball change. Stadium is still the first to reach 20, with the scoreboard reading 14 points for the home team. Bombardi wins 7 set points for his team: the Gabbiano manages to cancel 2 of them and causes Mescoli’s second timeout. Rossatti responds and with an attack in place 6 closes the first match 19-25.
Obviously the yellow-blue sextet has been reconfirmed as a whole, while that of Mantua sees the return to the field of Novello. The first point goes to Miselli, to which Rustichelli responds to immediately redeem himself. The hosts clearly return to the court with a different spirit compared to the previous set, and earn a good break of 3 points (7-4). Novello raises with 8-4 and sends Mescoli to timeout. A bit of an accordion but the advantage has not yet been eradicated in the middle of the set (15-11), especially thanks to Martinelli, who shows off the excellent form of his pair of central defenders. Mirandola comes back to finish at 22-21, forcing Serafini to time out on Albergati’s turn of service. Yordanov returns to score and sends Depalma to serve. An ace from the director gives the Lombards 3 set balls. One is enough, with an interminable action, to send the two teams to a draw with a second set that ended 25-21.
