Zhu Ting Powers Conegliano to Perfect Start; Scandicci Wins Thriller

Zhu Ting delivered a stellar performance as Prosecco DOC A. Carraro Imoco Conegliano maintained their flawless record, while Savino Del Bene Scandicci secured a dramatic tie-break victory in Italy’s Serie A1 women’s league.

Conegliano Remains Undefeated After Dominant Display

Prosecco DOC A. Carraro Imoco Conegliano handed Megabox Ond. Savio Vallefoglia their first loss of the season with a commanding 3-0 sweep. The match, a rescheduled Round 5 fixture, saw Conegliano dominate at the Palaverde in Villorba.

Chinese star Zhu Ting was named MVP, contributing 15 points, including an impressive 3 blocks. Isabelle Haak added 13 points, and Fatoumatta Sillah chipped in with 10 for Conegliano. Vallefoglia’s efforts were led by Lucia Varela Gomez with 10 points and Alexandra Frantti with 9.

This victory marks Conegliano’s fifth consecutive straight-set win. Under coach Daniele Santarelli, the team remains level with Milano at the top of the standings, both boasting perfect records.

Adding to the celebratory atmosphere, the Conegliano team paraded their ninth Italian Super Cup trophy in front of their jubilant home fans after the match.

Scandicci Edges Novara in Tense Five-Set Battle

In another rescheduled fixture, Savino Del Bene Scandicci emerged victorious in a thrilling five-set encounter against Igor Gorgonzola Novara. The Florence-based team came from behind twice to secure the win.

The final score read 3-2 (19-25, 25-16, 17-25, 25-19, 15-11) in favor of Scandicci, who clinched the decisive tie-break by a four-point margin.

Opposite Kiera Van Ryk was the top scorer of the match with a remarkable 24 points. Avery Skinner contributed 19 points, and middle blocker Maja Aleksic added 17 for Scandicci.

For Novara, Tatiana Tolok led the scoring with 23 points, closely followed by Kaja Grobelna with 19. This loss marks Novara’s third defeat in their five league games, with all three losses coming in hard-fought five-set matches.

Key Performances Highlight League Intensity

The performances from Zhu Ting and Kiera Van Ryk underscore the high level of talent on display in Italy’s top women’s volleyball league. Conegliano’s consistent dominance, coupled with Scandicci’s resilience in a comeback victory, sets an exciting tone for the season.

These results solidify Conegliano’s position at the summit and demonstrate Scandicci’s potential to challenge the top teams. The league continues to showcase thrilling volleyball action with closely contested matches.

Source: World of Volley