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First RefereeSusana Maria RODRIGUEZ JATIVAESPSecond RefereeSimone SANTIITA
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How To Attend
Piazzale dello Sport Olimpico 2, NOVARA, 28100 Capacity: 3800
Overview
The defending #CLVolleyW champions from Igor Gorgonzola NOVARA lock horns with the world club champions from A. Carraro Imoco CONEGLIANO in the first semi-final match of the 2021 edition of Europe’s elite competition.
The two teams just met on the court last Sunday, with Imoco triumphing with the national cup of Italy. The ladies from Conegliano snatched a 3-1 (25-17, 25-23, 22-25, 25-18) in the final in Rimini.
The two rivals also met in the most recent Champions League gold medal match. In 2019, Igor Gorgonzola took a four-set win in Berlin. The only other Champions League encounters between them were in the pool stage of the 2018 edition, when they exchanged four-set home victories. Igor and Imoco have played each other a total of 24 times in the last four seasons with the team from Conegliano leading 16-8 in the series.
Cristina ChirichellaWe are aware that Imoco are currently probably the strongest team in the world, but in the Italy Cup finals we showed that the gap between the two teams is not too big. Of course, we would need two flawless games to achieve a spot in the Super Finals and we will do our best to make it. We have to push hard and fight in every single rally.
Middle blocker and captain of Igor Gorgonzola Novara
Caterina BosettiWe are disappointed about the Italy Cup final loss, but on the other hand we are also looking forward to playing Imoco again. I think we reduced the gap from the beginning of the season and we will work hard to get to their level, staying focused and being ready for a big clash.
Outside hitter of Igor Gorgonzola Novara
Igor and Imoco have played each other a total of 24 times in the last four seasons with the team from Conegliano leading 16-8 in the series.
This #CLVolleyW season, the team from Novara moved through Pool E undefeated and won both of their quarterfinal matches with Turkey’s Fenerbahce Opet Istanbul by 3-1 to extend their winning streak in the competition to 12 games in a row.
A. Carraro Imoco Conegliano are on a 55-game winning streak since the 2019 final. That includes the three national cup match wins last week that led them to the trophy. Their super star Paola Egonu, who played for Igor two years ago and was named MVP after the Super Final in Berlin, hammered out 37 points against her former club and claimed the MVP honours after Sunday’s match in Rimini.
Paola EgonuWe are a very strong group. All the players chip in for the victory. If we play as a team, as we did in the Italy Cup finals, we get great results. But we have seen that Igor Novara are a very strong team. On Sunday they put us in difficulty throughout the game. It will take our best performance to win again on Wednesday.
Opposite of A. Carraro Imoco Conegliano
Daniele SantarelliThis time of the season is not easy at all. We can't take a breather because we are in the deciding moment of the season. We got a nice victory in the Italy Cup on Sunday, we spent a lot of energy, but we can't afford to let the tension down. We care a lot about the Champions League and we go to Novara to play a great match. They are a very solid team and have many weapons in the attack. But we are still very hungry
Head coach of A. Carraro Imoco Conegliano
Team
Team Profile
Igor Gorgonzola NOVARA
Address
Via Canobio 11 NovaraContacts
Team Schedule
Previous Games
23/03/2021 | vs. | 0 - 3 | L | Go to Match Centre |
17/03/2021 | vs. | 0 - 3 | L | Go to Match Centre |
03/03/2021 | vs. | 3 - 1 | W | Go to Match Centre |
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7Competitions Played
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2Titles
- Competition
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10Matches Played
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8Matches Won
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80%Win %
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24Sets Won
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858Points Won
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34%Attack %
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56%Reception %
Team
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HERBOTS Britt
Outside spiker
- Birth Date: 1999
- Birth Place: Sint Truiden
- Height: 182 cm
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SANSONNA Stefania
Libero
- Birth Date: 1982
- Birth Place: Canosa di Puglia
- Height: 175 cm
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HANCOCK Micha Danielle
Setter
- Birth Date: 1992
- Birth Place: Oklahoma
- Height: 180 cm
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WASHINGTON Haleigh
Middle blocker
- Birth Date: 1995
- Birth Place: Colorado
- Height: 190 cm
Recent Results
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Match Report
Great start at the semis for A. Carraro Imoco CONEGLIANO
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96
Points
The combined total number of points scored by both teams throughout the entire match.
74
Duration
The total length of the match, from the first serve through until the last point has ended.
0
Spectators
Total number of people in attendance at the venue – taken at the end of the second set.
203
Match Spikes
The combined total number of successful spikes achieved by both teams throughout the entire match.
63%
Reception Level
An average of the two team service reception percentages from the complete match.
2-7
Net Domination
The number of successful point winning blocks of Igor Gorgonzola NOVARA compared to A. Carraro Imoco CONEGLIANO.
3-4
Ace Count
Igor Gorgonzola NOVARA number of service aces compared to A. Carraro Imoco CONEGLIANO
38-34
Error Difference
Errors leading to points of Igor Gorgonzola NOVARA, next to those from A. Carraro Imoco CONEGLIANO