Tough, determined, and decisive in decisive moments: this is Belluno Volley as it played at the Pala Bigi, where it secured one of the most significant and valuable victories of its Serie A3 Credem Banca campaign. A fifth-set victory against league leaders Conad Reggio Emilia, at the end of a tense, intense match that lasted over two hours. It was also driven by the skillful—and experienced—man Stefano Giannotti.
INERTIA – The opposite hitter from Padua finished the evening with 22 points, enhanced by two blocks, but above all, six break points: in short, with heavy balls. And crucial for changing the momentum of the duel. It’s no coincidence that, post-match, the thirty-eight-year-old was the epitome of satisfaction: “It was the match we expected,” he said, “very difficult and against a team that didn’t give up until the end.” Furthermore, a rivalry within a rivalry has developed: on one side Giannotti, on the other Riccardo Mian, one of the former players. He’s one of the stars of Saturday night’s game at Conad, with 28 points. Giannotti himself is keen to point this out clearly: “Mian is a top-notch striker; he gave us a real run for our money.”
