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Allianz Milano secured a nail-biting five-set victory over Acqua Sant’Anna Cuneo, highlighting a dramatic second round of Italy’s SuperLega Credem Banca. Rana Verona also managed the league’s sole away win, adding to a weekend of intense volleyball action.
Milano Edges Cuneo in Epic Five-Setter
The most captivating match of the round saw Allianz Milano pushed to the absolute limit by Acqua Sant’Anna Cuneo. Milano ultimately prevailed with a thrilling 19-17 win in the decisive tie-break, concluding a marathon 146-minute contest. Basil Dermaux was the standout performer for Milano, pouring in an incredible 32 points. Cuneo, despite a valiant effort from Hossein Khanzadeh Poriya who contributed 23 points, faced their second consecutive five-set loss, a testament to their fighting spirit.
Verona Claims Only Away Victory
In a round where home advantage largely held firm, Rana Verona managed to snatch the only away win. They battled back to defeat Vero Volley Monza in four sets. Rok Mozic led the Verona charge with 19 points, closely followed by Paul Buchegger who added 16 crucial points to secure the road victory for his team.
Dominant Home Performances Across the League
While Milano and Verona battled for their wins, several other top teams showcased their dominance with commanding straight-set victories. Defending champions Sir Susa Scai Perugia made quick work of newly promoted Tinet Prata di Pordenone, with Ferre Reggers scoring 13 points to lead the sweep. Itas Trentino also delivered a strong performance, overcoming Cisterna Volley 3-0 in three closely contested sets. Alessandro Michieletto chipped in 13 points, supported by Theo Faure’s 12.
Cucine Lube Civitanova continued their strong form by easing past Pallavolo Padova in straight sets, spearheaded by Alex Nikolov’s 13 points. Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza completed a convincing 3-0 derby win against Valsa Group Modena. Jose Miguel Gutierrez was instrumental in Piacenza’s victory, scoring 15 points. This win keeps Piacenza’s perfect start intact, while Modena remains searching for their first points of the season.
Looking Ahead in the SuperLega
The SuperLega action is set to resume shortly. An early Round 11 fixture will see Perugia host Padova on October 28. Following that, the league will dive back into Round 3 matches on October 31 and November 1, promising more exciting clashes as the season progresses.
Source: World of Volley Italy
