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This evening it was time to face again after December 7th for Dukla LIBEREC and Igor Gorgonzola NOVARA. The two teams clashed in a match entirely dominated by the Italian team, confirming the ranking of Pool C.

The first set started at a great advantage for Igor Gorgonzola NOVARA, with Karakurt immediately warming up and encouraging Hancock to serve her best balls. The first minutes showed some matters in reception for Igor Gorgonzola, with LIBEREC's middle blockers doing a great job in defence. A monster block by Karakurt and Washington swiped up the opponents (6-4), but then Novara took the lead of the match (9-5), a play by Bosetti caused a big rally and then Washington finished with a fast, reaching the double-digit (10-5). Then the first time-out was called by Dukla LIBEREC'S coach Galik. The game proceeded in fashion for Igor, until Hancok revealed herself to be excellent as usual in setting a spike for Chirichella (19-9). Finally, Vk Dula LIBEREC reached the double digits (19-10). Cristina Chirichella denied the penultimate point to the opponents, and then the set closed 25-12.

The second set was more balanced, with a video challenge in the first few minutes that Igor won. Lucia Imperiali made her debut in CEV Champions League, and at 12-11, Rosamaria entered the court, substituting Karakurt.

The two teams were again head-to-head (17-16); the opponents powerfully blocked Chirichella. Rosamaria scored a crucial point (19-17), then an ace by Washington sealed another point for Novara.

Lavarini was forced to call the first time out at 21-20. But the Igor Gorgonzola found the rhythm again and closed the match 25-23.

Also, the third set displayed a challenge at 5-1, and showed Karakurt and Rosamaria together on the court. Herbots brought her team at 16-8, Novara escaped the opponents (21-12). Two consecutive aces by Herbots were essential to bring the match to a conclusion, and after a challenge, Karakurt obtained the point (24-12) and eventually closed the set.