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Cucine Lube Civitanova secured a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Valsa Group Modena at the Eurosuole Forum, accumulating 12 points in the Regular Season standings after four matches. This win marked the end of a winless streak against Modena in the championship since November 2024.
Gritty Performance Secures Vital Win
The vice-champions of Italy demonstrated grit and character to overcome Modena in a dramatic encounter. The 3-1 scoreline (25-23, 29-31, 33-31, 25-21) keeps Lube Civitanova just two points behind league leaders Perugia, who have played one more game. The home crowd’s energy, provided by the Predators, played a significant role in motivating the team.
Nikolov Shines as MVP
Leading the charge for Lube Civitanova was Alex Nikolov, who was named MVP of the match. He set a personal best in SuperLega with an impressive 35 points, achieving a 66% attack efficiency and contributing 5 service aces. Other key offensive contributors included Loeppky with 14 points and Bottolo with 12 points, the latter playing through stomach discomfort. Klimes also added 10 points to the scoreboard.
For Valsa Group Modena, Mati was a standout performer with 16 points, including 6 blocks and 2 aces. Porro scored 15 points, and Meijs added 14 points.
Tense Sets and a Decisive Fourth
The first three sets were incredibly close, often decided by the narrowest of margins. Modena had opportunities to win the third set in deuce but ultimately fell short, which seemed to impact their performance in the early stages of the fourth set. This allowed Lube Civitanova’s attackers to capitalize and secure the victory.
Looking Ahead
Cucine Lube Civitanova will face Allianz Milano next on Sunday, November 8th, at 4 PM, for the fifth round of the league. The team’s current standing and performance suggest a strong campaign ahead.
Sources: legavolley.it
