Monza wins in Marche, scary moments for Golzadeh

Vero Volley Monza wins 0-3 (20-25; 18-25; 19-25) on the court of Yuasa Battery Grottazzolina. At the PalaSavelli in Porto San Giorgio, the Brianzoli took the full spoils at the end of an important match against a team determined to play for its remaining chances of staying in the top series. For Vero Volleyball a proof of maturity that allows it to consolidate its ambitions of access to the Play-Off of the SuperLega championship.

Aldo Seghedoni

Monza gets off to a strong start, Atanasov’s ace is worth the +3 (6-9) that creates the first rift in the score. On 10-14 the Marche resort to a time-out that seems to produce the desired effects, because soon after Grottazzolina shortens the distance. Vero Volley doesn’t let itself be bothered, resumes grinding the game and with captain Beretta’s wall gets to 16-20. Grottazzolina&#8217s new reaction (20-22) makes coach Eccheli lean toward a time-out and, on resumption, Beretta’s ace decides the partial (20-25).

On 4-5 moments of fear because of the’injury suffered by Golzadeh. The home team’s opposite number remains down due to a violent blow to the head received accidentally during a game action. Rescued in the immediate by medical personnel, he is forced to leave on a stretcher amidst cheers of encouragement from the crowd present. Coach Ortenzi inserts Fedrizzi in his place, but Vero Volley won the break (12-15). Monza touches many balls at the wall and leaves no room for Yuasa Battery’s comeback, which surrenders 18-25.

Vero Volley Monza starts again where it ended the previous fraction. In full control of the match, the Brianzoli immediately attempted the’stretch (8-11). The Brianzoli travel fast, captain Beretta’s ace is worth the 11-18. In the final space also for Knipe at the direction and for Vero Volley explodes the party with the point of 19-25.

“Today&#8220s victory is a very important one for us. Everything went well from the beginning, we handled the match perfectly, and these are performances that don&#8217t happen often. I am very satisfied with the boys. Unfortunately Grottazzolina was not 100 percent, and Golzadeh’s injury certainly shook them up. In terms of the playoffs, these are three heavy points. Now we wait for the results tomorrow, but we had to win today and win the next one to secure our place. Starting with the match against Padua we will play for everything” said Beretta.