It’s the semifinals: the World Championship dream continues for middle blocker Gianluca Galassi and libero Domenico Pace, players from Gas Sales Bluenergy Volley Piacenza, who are starring with the Italian men’s national team at the World Championships currently underway in the Philippines.

By beating Belgium 3-0 (25-13, 25-18, 25-18) in the quarterfinals, the Azzurri have booked their spot in the semifinals. On Saturday, September 27, they will take to the court to face Poland, who defeated Turkey 3-0 (25-15, 25-22, 25-19) in the quarterfinals. Thus ends the World Championship adventure for red and white spiker Efe Mandiraci.