The same protagonists, but over 600 kilometers away from the stage of the first act. Monge-Gerbaudo Savigliano and Terni Volley Academy are ready to experience Game 2 of the Serie A3 Credem Banca playout series, just eight days after Game 1, which opened the series by giving the Piedmontese side a narrow lead.
The opponent. As per the schedule, the tables are turned, with the Umbrians as hosts and Andrea Berra’s men defending their 1-0 series lead. The Rossoverdi will arrive fired up and carried along, barring any surprises, by a superior crowd, with the Pala Terni, seating over 4,000, expected to be dressed for the occasion. In Game 1, the “dragons” displayed excellent volleyball for at least two sets, with the well-known offensive “firebrands” represented by the attacks of Martinez, Biasotto, and Ciupa. Their task will be to restore parity in the series, perhaps with the support of the fans, whom the club has rallied, urging them to “leave aside pointless and sterile controversy.” In short, a fierce opponent who knows they can exploit home-field advantage to push their survival strategy to the limit.
Here, Monge vs. Gerbaudo Savigliano. Game 1 undoubtedly reinvigorated the Piedmontese, who rediscovered excellent offensive efficiency and a strong breakout phase. Coach Andrea Berra, however, is aware that the survival effort is only just beginning: “During the regular season, we always struggled away from the PalaSanGiorgio, but I’m confident ahead of Game 2. It will be important to put in a composed performance, without taking excessive risks and with even greater defensive focus than we showed in front of our fans. These are the aspects that can help us get a result, even in a stadium that I expect to be packed.”
