Vero Volley makes a strong comeback. Defeats Lube in a Five Set Thriller

Summary of Post-Christmas SuperLega Matches

The day after Christmas witnessed two thrilling matches in Italy’s SuperLega Credem Banca, where teams from the lower rankings stunned stronger opponents in the top five. One of the standout moments was Vero Volley Monza’s unexpected victory over Cucine Lube Civitanova in an intense five-set battle.

Vero Volley Monza: Bouncing Back from Defeat

Vero Volley Monza, after enduring a tough phase and sinking to the bottom of the standings, made an impressive comeback by defeating Cucine Lube Civitanova 3-2 (25-13, 22-25, 17-25, 31-29, 15-12). This victory not only boosted their standing but also renewed the team’s confidence. In the match, five Vero volleyball players scored in double digits. Arthur Szwarc led with 24 points, followed by wingers Erik Rohrs and Ivan Zaytsev, who scored 17 and 14 points, respectively.

 Middle blocker Taylor Averill shone as the MVP of the match with 10 points and an incredible 83% success rate. Thomas Beretta also impressed with five successful blocks. Cucine Lube, despite being a highly rated team, struggled to maintain their form. While Aleksandar Nikolov scored 19 points, supported by Barthelemy Chinenyeze, Adis Lagumdzija, and Mattia Bottolo, they fell short of victory. This loss was disappointing but a valuable lesson for their future matches.

Other SuperLega Matches

In another five-set thriller, Rana Verona edged out Yuasa Battery Grottazzolina 3-2 (25-17, 25-16, 23-25, 17-25, 15-13). Noumory Keita led the scoring with 20 points, including three aces, while Rok Mozic added 18 points and earned the MVP award. Following these matches, Vero Volley and Grottazzolina switched positions.

Vero Volley climbed to 11th place with nine points and a 4-10 record, while Yuasa Battery dropped to 12th with a 2-12 record. Rana Verona rose to fourth place with 27 points, while Cucine Lube slipped to fifth. Sir Safety Perugia continued their dominance by defeating Valsa Group Modena in straight sets (25-22, 27-25, 25-21). Oleh Plotnytskyi scored 14 points, helping Perugia maintain their perfect 14-0 record at the top of the standings.

Itas Trentino Trento and Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza Shine

Trentino Trento secured a comfortable 3-0 win (25-18, 25-23, 25-19) over Allianz Milan, solidifying their second-place position. Alessandro Micheletto delivered an outstanding performance, scoring 17 points, including five aces. Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza also impressed with a hard-fought 3-1 victory (25-21, 22-25, 25-23, 27-25) against Cisterna Volley, securing third place with a 10-4 record.

Sonepar Padova Overcomes Gioiella Prisma Taranto

In a clash between neighbours, Sonepar Padova defeated Gioiella Prisma Taranto 3-1 (25-20, 25-21, 24-26, 25-19). Padova now sits in ninth place, with a three-point gap separating them from Prisma.

Exciting Developments in SuperLega

The SuperLega Credem Banca of Italy continues to deliver intense and surprising matches post-Christmas. Vero Volley Monza’s remarkable return, highlighted by their victory over Cucine Lube, lifted them out of the relegation zone. Teams like Rana Verona, Sir Safety Perugia, Itas Trentino Trento, and Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza showcased stellar performances, intensifying the competition at the top of the standings.

With such electrifying displays, fans can anticipate more gripping matches in the coming weeks. SuperLega not only provides extraordinary sporting moments but also showcases the talent and fighting spirit of its athletes. Stay tuned for more action in this thrilling league!