Milan on velvet, Scandicci privateer only at tie-break

After the advance won by Busto Arsizio over Cuneo, the ninth day of Tigotà Series A1 was completed on Sunday. In the delicate salvation clash, Wash4Green Monviso Volleyball succumbed sharply to Omag-MT San Giovanni in M.no: the women from Romagna dominated in just over an hour (18-17-20) and climbed to +3 on the relegation zone thanks to Kochurina and Brancher (12 points apiece) and Zhuang (10). Tough night for Nica’s team, stuck at 19 percent on offense, with only Kindermann (14) in double figures.

Same result also in Perugia, where Bartoccini-Mc Restauri cashed 0-3 from Bergamo and saw salvation recede. After a good start, the Umbrians suffered the Orobico game (18-19-22). Kipp (15) and Cesè Montalvo (14) were decisive, in addition to the guests’ 12 winning walls. Clear success also for Numia Vero Volley Milano that, on the day of the MVP of the Month award to Paola Egonu, overwhelms Il Bisonte Firenze (13-25, 20-25, 15-25). Too much difference in numbers; MVP Piva with 17 points, ahead of Egonu (15) and Lanier (14).

At the Palaverde, the leading Conegliano did not make a mistake, overcoming Macerata without difficulty. Despite the turnover, the panthers prevailed with Adigwe (18) and MVP Sillah (16), completing a perfect week. For Macerata, 12 points from Decortes. As in the Italian Cup, Chieri and Scandicci went to the tie-break and, once again, the Tuscans smiled. After five hard-fought sets, Scandicci wins 13-15 thanks to Antropova’s 30 points and 9 total walls from Nwakalor and Weitzel. For Chieri, 24 points apiece for Nervini and Németh.

Finally, external success in four sets for Novara in Vallefoglia. After a shock start, Bernardi’s team turned the match around dragged by the 30 points of Tolok, MVP of the match. Ishikawa (18) also did well, while for the hosts Bici stood out with 15 points.