Lube Civitanova doesn’t give Karadjordje Topola a chance

Lube ok in four sets

At the Eurosuole Forum, Cucine Lube Civitanova defeated the Serbs of Karadjordje Topola 3-1 (25-22, 25-18, 21-25, 25-9) in the return match of the Challenge Cup round of 16, clinching passage to the round with great authority. This è the fourth consecutive success in the continental tournament for the red-and-whites, who advance to the quarterfinals at the end of an overall quiet evening, marked only by conceding a set to their opponents when qualification was already safe.

In the quarters, Giampaolo Medei’s team will face the Dutch Groningen, currently at the top of their league and fresh off the elimination of Dinamo Bucuresti in the round of 16. The first leg will be played away on Jan. 14, 15 or 16, while the return leg is scheduled at home on Jan. 28, 29 or 30.

In a’familiar atmosphere at the Eurosuole Forum, Lube showed significant improvement over the difficulties encountered on serve during the World Club Championships, sporting an outstanding performance with 14 aces. After dominating the first two sets thanks to an incisive attack, the hosts slowed down in the third set, losing intensity in reception and wall. However, the team responded with great energy in the fourth set, dragged by an outstanding serving performance by the best player of the night, Loeppky, who scored 23 points (64% positivityà), with 6 aces and a winning wall. Lagumdzija and Gargiulo also shined, both finishing with 12 points apiece.

Also of note were the contributions of the youngsters, such as Tenorio, who had space on the court. Among the opponents, the always reliable Bekric stood out, scoring 16 points, while new Montenegrin opposite Pavicevic netted 11.