Gas Sales Bluenergy Volley Piacenza makes history, winning the CEV Volleyball Cup. After dominating SVG Lüneburg in the first two sets, the celebrations began at a sold-out PalabancaSport stadium.
There are victories that transcend the result, the court, and the score. Victories that become history. This night was one such night for Gas Sales Bluenergy Volley Piacenza, who defeated SVG Lüneburg 3-0 (25-20, 25-17, 25-21) in the second leg of the CEV Volleyball Cup Final, earning the first, unforgettable European victory in their young but ambitious history.
On the European stage, the red and white team wrote a chapter that will forever remain in the hearts of the club, the fans, and the city. A match played with courage, soul, and identity, in which Gas Sales Bluenergy Volley Piacenza transformed the thrill of playing in a European final in front of their home crowd into pure energy, fighting for every ball and proving they deserved this stage.
It is the triumph of a group that believed in the dream from day one, of a club that has built year after year with passion and vision, of a city that can now look to Europe with pride. Against a solid and competitive opponent like SVG Lüneburg, Piacenza showed maturity, hunger, and a spirit of sacrifice, securing a victory that is worth much more than a trophy in the cabinet.
This first victory in Europe represents a milestone in Gas Sales Bluenergy Volley Piacenza’s journey: an achievement that testifies to the club’s growth and ignites new ambitions, without ever forgetting its roots.
From the stands to the pitch, from the staff to the fans, it is a victory for the entire red and white family. A night to cherish, an emotion to remember, a starting point for new, fascinating European challenges.
A great performance by Simon, who was named MVP and awarded by Giuseppe Bongiorni, Vice President of Gas Sales Bluenergy Volley Piacenza, Ivan Boskovic Supervisor. For him, in his last match in the red and white jersey, a plaque was presented by President Elisabetta Curti and a tribute from the Lupi Biancorossi. CEV Vice President Marek Rojko and FIPAV Vice President Massimo Sala were present at the match.
The gold medal and cup were presented to the red and whites by Gianfranco Curti, founder of Gas Sales Energia, and Marek Rojko, Vice President of the CEV.
Tomorrow at 6:30 pm in Piazza Cavalli, the team will be celebrated.
Gas Sales Bluenergy Volley Piacenza – SVG Luneburg 3-0
(25-20, 25-17, 25-21)
Gas Sales Bluenergy Volley Piacenza: Porro 3, Mandiraci 7, Simon 11, Bovolenta 12, Gutierrez 8, Galassi 3, Loreti (L), Leon 2, Pace (L), Comparoni 5, Travica 1, Andringa 3, Bergmann, Iyegbekedo. All. Boninfante.
SVG Luneburg: Kunstmann 3, Valimaa, Gruvaeus 8, Howe 6, Enlund 10, Champlin 6, Takahashi (L), Larsen 3, Backhaus (L). Ne: Holdaway, Byam, Young, Laumann. All. Hubner.
Arbitri: Suleyman Yalcin (Olanda), Raquel Portela (Portogallo).
Note: durata set 25’, 23’ e 22’ per un totale di 70’. Spettatori 3450 per un incasso di 42.500 euro. MVP: Robertlandy Simon. Gas Sales Bluenergy Volley Piacenza: battute sbagliate 15, ace 6, muri punto 3, errori in attacco 4, ricezione 48% (17% perfetta), attacco 67%. SVG Luneburg: battute sbagliate 13, ace 0, muri punto 2, errori in attacco 5, ricezione 47% (22% perfetta), attacco 62%.
