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Italy secured the first win in the CEV EuroVolley 2023 Men after a convincing 3-0 (25-17, 25-18, 25-15) victory over Belgium. The Italians displayed an exceptional performance, overpowering Belgium in attacks, blocks, and serves. The match, which took place at Unipol Arena in Bologna, was attended by a whopping 8,728 spectators, a number recorded at the end of the second set.
Match Statistics
| Belgium | Italy | |
|---|---|---|
| Attacks | 33 | 36 |
| Blocks | 1 | 8 |
| Serve Aces | 1 | 7 |
| Opponent Errors | 13 | 25 |
Italy’s defense was impenetrable, thanks to Roberto Russo, who recorded the highest number of blocks in the match, four in total. Alessandro Michieletto also made a significant contribution with three blocks, making them nearly invincible at the net. Belgium, on the other hand, only managed to secure one block during the entire match.
In terms of serving, Italy was clearly dominant, securing seven aces compared to Belgium’s single ace. Roberto Russo and Alessandro Michieletto led the Italian serving game with two and one aces, respectively.
Additional Match Numbers
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Points | 86 |
| Duration (minutes) | 78 |
| Spectators | 8728 |
| Match Spikes | 139 |
| Reception Level | 55% |
| Net Domination | 1-8 |
| Ace Count | 1-7 |
| Error Difference | 40-23 |
Personal Statistics
| Belgium | Italy | |
|---|---|---|
| Top Scorer | Ferre Reggers | Alessandro Michieletto |
| Top Attacker | Ferre Reggers | Alessandro Michieletto |
| Top Blocker | Sam Deroo | Roberto Russo |
| Top Server | Elias Thys | Roberto Russo |
| Top Receiver | Mathijs Desmet | Alessandro Michieletto |
Alessandro Michieletto was the top scorer of the match with 13 points, closely followed by Roberto Russo with 12 points. For Belgium, Ferre Reggers was the highest scorer with 11 points.
Italy’s superior reception level, 55% compared to Belgium’s [Belgium’s reception %], was another crucial factor in their win. Alessandro Michieletto, with nine receptions, was the top receiver of the match.
The victory propels Italy to the quarter finals of the tournament, where they will face [next opponent]. Italy, with their strong and balanced team, will be looking forward to continuing their winning streak and ultimately securing the championship. Belgium, despite their efforts, will have to regroup and focus on future tournaments.
This match, with a total of 86 points scored, 78 minutes in duration, and a 55% reception level, was a clear demonstration of Italy’s strength and Belgium’s need for improvement in key areas of the game.
