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The 2026/27 SuperLega Credem Banca season kicked off with a bang, as defending champions Sir Susa Scai Perugia narrowly escaped a fierce challenge from Acqua Sant’Anna Cuneo in a dramatic five-set opener.
Perugia Edges Cuneo in Epic SuperLega Showdown
Perugia, the reigning champions, were pushed to the absolute limit by Cuneo, ultimately clinching a 3-2 victory after an astonishing 25-23 decider. The fourth set saw Perugia dominate with a 25-7 scoreline, matching a SuperLega record for the lowest score conceded by a team in a set. Cuneo’s Nathan Feral was the top scorer in the match with 22 points, while Ferre Reggers contributed 18 points for the winning Perugia side.
Other SuperLega Teams Make Strong Opening Statements
Elsewhere in the opening round, Itas Trentino made a resounding statement with a clean 3-0 away victory over Valsa Group Modena. Theo Faure was the standout performer for Trentino, racking up an impressive 23 points with 80% attacking efficiency, ably supported by Alessandro Michieletto’s 12 points. Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza also secured a comfortable 3-0 road win against Pallavolo Padova, with Bovolenta leading the charge with 15 points and Zlatanov adding 14.
Cisterna Volley delivered a dominant performance, sweeping Allianz Milano 3-0. While the final scoreline suggests a straightforward win, the opening set was a nail-biter, with Cisterna taking it 29-27. Magalini was the leading scorer for the hosts with 14 points.
Promoted Prata Celebrate Winning Debut
The excitement extended to the newly promoted teams, with Tinet Prata di Pordenone marking their SuperLega debut with a memorable 3-1 victory over Vero Volley Monza. D’Heer was instrumental in Prata’s success, scoring 18 points, including five crucial blocks and four aces. Klets also chipped in with 17 points to secure the historic win for his team.
In the season’s curtain-raiser on Saturday, Cucine Lube Civitanova began their campaign with a solid 3-0 triumph over Rana Verona. Aleksandar Nikolov was the star for Civitanova, leading all scorers with 19 points.
The opening weekend of the SuperLega Credem Banca has set a thrilling tone for the season ahead, showcasing both the established powers and the promising newcomers.
Source: World of Volley Italy