Smi Roma Volleyball in the round of 16 of Challenge Cup

Roma in the round of 16

Roma repeated the 3-0 win in the first leg match over Rapid Bucharest and flew with merit to the CEV Challenge Cup round of 16. In the return match on Romanian soil, the Giallorossi starting six è composed of Mirković in diagonal with Orvošova, Rucli and Ciarrocchi in the center of the net, Rotar and Provaroni slappers and Zannoni free.

The Wolves got off to a strong start and put the hosts in great difficulty both at the wall and in attack, with Ciarrocchi sealing the 2-10 lead. Bucharest reacts, bringing themselves back under by taking advantage of some Giallorossi carelessness in reception (11-13). But the Capitoline women regained the right concentration and, after a series of balanced exchanges, well led by Mirković at the direction they closed the set with a six-point lead (19-25).

The second fraction, decisive for the passage of the round, sees Rome always in control, with all the fundamentals working at their best until Rotar’s wall, which is worth 17-25.

In the third set comes the long-awaited return to the court of Melli (for her è also her season debut) and Salas after their respective injuries. Coach Cuccarini rotates the entire staff, with Muzi as setter. Despite a slower start to the fraction due to numerous changes, wall, reception and attack continue to turn well, forcing the Romanian team to surrender 18-25.