Last Sunday’s comeback victory allows Consoli Sferc to approach Game 2 against Banca Macerata Fisiomed MC with greater confidence, although the tucani’s goal is to wrap up the quarterfinal match on Wednesday in the Marche region to maximize their time and prepare for the semifinal series, which begins on Wednesday, April 22nd at the San Filippo stadium, against the winner of the Tinet Prata vs. Rinascita Lagonegro match.
Coach Zambonardi: “The first round against Macerata demonstrated once again that this A2 level is always challenging and never predictable. We started off tense, with the aftermath of the Super Cup final in our minds, and against players like Novello, Fall, and Karyagin, a timid approach doesn’t pay off. My players responded, doing a great job of rebuilding their confidence, shot by shot. We have a lot to lose in every match because our goal is the Super League: this tension must be managed positively and channeled to make the most of it on the court, in terms of self-awareness. Our approach to Wednesday’s match must reflect only this: knowing we have a chance of reaching the semifinals and playing our volleyball with confidence.”
The Marche starting six confirms Pedron opposite Novello, Karyagin, and Zhelev at spiker; at center are Fall and Diaferia. Gabbanelli is the libero.
Referees: Sergio Jacobacci and Giuseppina Stellato.
Ex: Martin Berger in Macerata in 2024/25; Tommaso Fabi at Brescia Atlantide in 2016/17
Record
In the 2025/2026 season, all competitions:
Manuele Lucconi – 1 winning attack at 400 meters
Roberto Cominetti – 5 points at 300 meters
Career Playoffs:
Manuele Lucconi – 11 winning attacks at 300 meters
On other courts
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 8:00 PM
Rinascita Lagonegro – Tinet Prata di Pordenone (Live on DAZN)
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 8:30 PM
Virtus Aversa – Consar Ravenna (Live on DAZN)
Alva Inox 2 Emme Service Porto Viro – Abba Pineto (Live on DAZN)
