There is no story for Monza: 3-0 clear and trophy on the bulletin board Santarelli: “A few days to prepare for the match in Novara”
IMOLA
May 1st seems a century ago, because in any case the Imoco summer still begins with the intoxication of the Champions League, it was still very long: first with the panthers to cry (in Tokyo) and then to cheer (in Belgrade) , with the usual restyling of the market in between and (alas) the very serious injury to Sarah Fahr and that, hopefully much less serious, of Miriam Sylla. But the Imoco did not lose the habit: they closed 2020/21 with a trophy, started 2021/22 with another trophy: yesterday in Imola they smashed Monza (very clear 3-0), taking home the McDonald’s. Of course, the value is that of a friendly match, but there is nothing better to do than to win if you want to reach the top on Saturday: at 5.30 pm at the PalaPanini in Modena (and on Rai2) there is the Supercoppa. , of course against Novara (and you thought …).
It starts with Wolosz-Egonu, in the center with De Kruijf there is an excellent Folie, in the band the US couple Courtney-Plummer, free De Gennaro. Plummer unleashed (6 points in the set with 67%) and all the attack that turns beautifully. Egonu does the dress rehearsal for the Super Cup (5 points and 71% in the set, he will close with 21 points and an unreal 75%, while Monza closes with an insufficient 17% in attack. 25-16 the final. start (8-7), then De Kruijf is confirmed in the center (he will close with 11 points and 4 aces) and the couple Courtney-Egonu (8 points) who slices the opposing wall, while Rapha Folie (4 blocks at the end, 10 total points) is felt against the attacks of Van Hecke (5 points in the set) and companions: net 25-13. In the third set Monza tries with Lazovic (7 points in the set) but Folie continues to drill (5 points in the set) set), Moki and Courtney with receptions and defenses allow Wolosz to unleash his creative flair, until the final 25-22.
Daniele Santarelli is happy: «We took a few steps forward compared to the match against Bisonte, and it’s normal because the team finds the mechanisms while playing. One week after the first trophy of the season, it is right to improve every day. Against Monza we showed good volleyball, we were fairly consistent. We will have to try to improve as much as possible in these few days that remain in sight of Novara. There is certainly to be improved on the attack shots and the feeling on the reception line, and it is normal that this is the case. There will be few training sessions, so we need to be very good to get to the top of the Super Cup ». –