Trentino remain unbeaten in CLVolleyM, Piacenza on top of Pool C
The powerhouse of TRENTINO Itas remain unbeaten in Pool B with three victories out of three matches and nine points to their names. The Italians secured the first place in the current standings after outclassing in three sets the Polish of Asseco Resovia RZESZÓW. This was the fourth encounter on the court between the two teams and a fourth win for the Gialloblù.
The CLVolleyM evening was successful for another Italian team as well - Gas Sales Daiko PIACENZA outperformed BERLIN Recyling Volleys at 3-1, and climbed on top of Pool C. On the evening of his debut in the CLVolleyM, opposite Yuri Romanò scored 17 points, becoming top scorer of the match alongside with Berlin's Marek Sotola (17pts. as well).
Asseco Resovia RZESZÓW 0-3 TRENTINO Itas
More than 4000 CLVolleyM fans attended the game in Podpromie Hall.
The Italians controlled the game throughout most of the match. However, the Poles had their chances to tie back the set score, as they were in leadership position in the second set. TRENTINO were able to turn the tables around, and showing nerves of steel, emerged victorious at 26-24, which was an additional boost of motivation for Daniele Lavia&co.
In their 126th match in #CLVolleyM, TRENTINO showed better concentration in the deciding moments of the game, with the more successful attack being the key to their success. The players around head coach Fabio Soli finished with 46 winning spikes (to 38 by Asseco). The Italians were slightly better from the serving line as well, recording five aces (to four). The Polish, on the other hand, outclassed the opponents on the blocking: five to four kill blocks.
Daniele Lavia topped the charts for his team with 16pts. to his name (56% exc.in attack), grabbing the MVP award.
For the hosts, Stephen Boyer finished with the same numbers (16pts., 56% exc.in attack).
Marco Podrascanin“I would like to congratulate both teams. Resovia played a good game. This was a crucial match for the first place in the group. We were prepared, we served good.We have young players, and players with more experience. We lost in Modena in the Italian championship, and it was important to come here and demonstrate we are one of the best teams in Europe.”
Player of TRENTINO Itas
Yacine Louati“We knew we were playing against a great team. We were playing the highest Volleyball in the world. But I believe that we can play this level. Just today we missed a few things, a few details. And Trentino played really, really well. They put a lot of pressure on us. We were also tired from the game we just played two days ago. We regret because we could have played better. Maybe if we had won the second set… You never know what could have happened after.''
Player of Asseco Resovia RZESZÓW
Gas Sales Daiko PIACENZA 3-1 BERLIN Recycling Volleys
The hosts of Piacenza started on the right foot, taking the first two sets. However, nothing was over for the team of Berlin, who came back in the third set, bringing back the intrigue in the match. The players coached by Andrea Anastasi reacted quickly, and took control over what was happening on the court in the fourth set, emerging victorious.
The great performance by Piacenza on the blocking played a pivotal role for the Wednesday success. The Italians finished with 13 kill blocks (to five), six of which recorded by Robertlandy Simon. BR Volleys, on the other hand, were the better team in attacking (57 to 52 winning spikes) and recorded one more direct point from serving (two in total). However, the guests suffered a lot from their own mistakes, allowing their opponents to score 31 times (to 23).
Yuri Romano of Piacenza and Marek Sotola of BR Volleys both finished as top scorers with 17pts. to their names each (50% and 41% exc.in attack each).
The setter of Gas Sales Daiko Piacenza - Antoine Brizard, was chosen for MVP of the game.
Antoine Brizard“It is great. We started pretty bad with the first game in CLVolleyM, then we did well in Benfica. Today, we had to take the 3 pts. We knew it was going to be tough, they are experienced, but we did well.”
Player of Gas Sales Daiko Piacenza
Andrea Anastasi"It was a difficult match, as we expected. Berlin plays good volleyball, but I must say that we approached the game in the best way possible. We played the first and second sets, finding the right inspiration at the end of each set. In the third one, we dropped a little too much, but in the fourth we had the right reaction, and I'm really happy with how the team improved set after set."
Head coach of Gas Sales Daiko Piacenza
Yuri Romanò"A very positive debut for me. We won a difficult match against an excellent team. It was important to bring home this victory, and now the focus is on next Sunday in the domestic championship."
Player of Gas Sales Daiko Piacenza
Joel Banks"Three sets we were really competitive. At the end of the fourth set it was very tough. We had a really difficult start at 2-7, but we worked our way into the match. I think we did many things well, but our Achilles heel today was our serve. Nevertheless, we fought like lions. Piacenza was in rhythm, played at home and was slightly better than us. We're disappointed, of course, but we still have to look on the positive thing and prepare well for the next three games."
Head coach of Berlin Recycling Volleys