Civitanova puts his nose forward and goes 2-0 in the Scudetto series. The reigning Italian champions of Cucine Lube in fact imposed themselves with a clear 3-0 (25-21, 29-27, 25-22) over Sir Safety Conad Perugia, declining a very high profile volleyball. After the victory in Perugia, Blengini’s team galvanized themselves in front of their fans at the Eurosuole Forum, liquidating their opponents in just over an hour and a half of play.
Clear the affirmation of the Marche that only in the second set they had to fight point by point with the Umbrians, managing to win the decisive fifth ball (29-27). Overwhelming the performance of the Cuban Robertlandy Simón, best player of the evening, with 16 points (67% in attack, 2 aces and 2 blocks). Above average also the other Cuban from Lube, Marlon Yant, who guaranteed continuity especially in reception, as well as signing 12 points. For him also an impressive series of dunks in the first set: 7 points and 100% completion. The numbers confirm the supremacy of Lube in attack (59% against 54%), in service (7-2 aces) and in reception, leaving guests with only one more winning wall (5-6).
Few positive notes for the team coached by Nikola Grbic, with the former Rychlicki top scorer at 17 points (68%). “They played much better than Race 1, they received and beat very well – said the Umbrian coach at the end of the game -. We started with a good pace in the first set, then we wrapped up in P1 and we suffered too much in that rotation throughout the match. Now we have to try to reset everything, be aware that the next match is in our house and bring it to Game 4. A volleyball teacher of mine then taught me that in the playoffs you have to win at least one away game and this is our current one. reality. It is up to us to regroup, to believe in the final victory, to return to Perugia and look for our best volleyball ».
Great satisfaction among the Marche region, as Robertlandy Simon makes clear: «It was not a perfect match, because we had some difficult moments, but we arrived with the right mentality – explained the central and opposite of Lube -. We have not won anything yet and we need to recover our energy: we know that she will be even tougher in Perugia and we are aware that Sir will play even better at home. We must continue to maintain our level. It is significant to win in front of this crowd after two years behind closed doors: it was very hard to play without our fans, because all the matches felt like training. It’s nice to see a full arena, it’s the best thing for a player. Now head to Perugia and let’s go on ».
Before the match Luciano De Cecco, director of the Marche team, was awarded as Credem Banca MVP of the play off semifinals. The number 15, a native of Santa Fè, was the best on the pitch in Game 3 and Game 5 of the series against Itas Trentino, the decisive matches for Lube’s comeback, which was 2-0 down.
And now game 3 of the final series of SuperLega Credem Banca which is scheduled for Sunday 8 May at 6 pm in Perugia with live TV coverage on Rai Sport and Volleyballworld.tv.