Itas Trentino receives Ziraat Ankara: Fabio Soli calls for attitude and cynicism

The words of Fabio Soli

It's Cev Cup time again for Itas Trentino, which on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 will receive the Turks of Ziraat Bank Ankara at the T quotidiano Arena for the first leg of the semifinals. Kickoff scheduled for 8:30 p.m.

The Gialloblù come to this crucial doubleheader in excellent form, as evidenced by the 14 wins out of 15 total matches achieved in this 2025. In addition, the Fabio Soli-coached lineup also comes from three consecutive wins by three sets to zero.

"A double confrontation of the highest level awaits us, which surely befits a semifinal of a European competition. Ziraat Bank Ankara è a lineup of great quality, with an exceptionally valuable high-ball trio and that not surprisingly is leading the rankings in one of the most important national leagues like the Turkish one.

For the first time this season we will play the first match at our home and then go in search of qualification on the road. The approach to the match will therefore be one of the pivotal aspects of this fixture. We will face a team that has few weak points and è has enormous quality in the fundamentals, it will be crucial for us to capitalize as much as possible on the opportunities that we will build in the various game situations" these are the statements made in the press conference by the coach of Itas Trentino Fabio Soli.

The challenge with Ankara represents the 12th European semifinal in history for the Gialloblù who on seven occasions have detached the pass to the final. In the three previous CEV Cup appearances, in addition, Itas Trentino has always reached the final stage.