Sometimes a statistic says more than a thousand words. And it says a lot—if not everything—about Alexander Berger: over the course of three matches and 13 sets played, the Belluno Volley spiker has collected 30 “perfect receptions.” That’s four more than Giovanni Candeago (formerly a Rhinoceros, now playing for Sav Trebaseleghe, and second in this special ranking) and, overall, more than anyone else in the two groups of Serie A3 Credem Banca. This record places him at the top of the statistical rankings and, above all, confirms his importance in every area of the court. The Austrian, in fact, is not only a guarantee in attack: he is also a stable, reliable, and valuable presence in the second line.
Alex has, in fact, fitted in perfectly in the Serie A3 environment, putting himself at the service of the team and his teammates, as if the weight of his resume were unimportant. “After the loss at Trebaseleghe, we wanted to win at all costs,” he said after the victory over Gabbiano FarmaMed Mantova. “And we worked hard during the preparation phase to earn the three points. We played well on serve at the beginning, then we slumped a bit in this fundamental and recovered towards the end. We also did well on defense.”
