CAGLIARI. After scrambling Thailand on Thursday, the azzurrini concede an encore against Egypt by winning the second victory in two games in the Men’s Under-21 World Championships that …
CAGLIARI. After scrambling Thailand on Thursday, the azzurrini concede an encore against Egypt by winning the second victory in two games in the men’s Under 21 World Championships that are taking place simultaneously in Italy and Bulgaria. At PalaPirastu, the team led by Angiolino Frigoni beat the North African team 3-0 (25-13, 25-22, 25-14) at the end of a match played almost on the spot, which lasted just 71 minutes.
The first set was almost without history, while the second set was fought, where Egypt tried to raise their heads, forcing Italy to chase their opponents (13-11), but the efforts were rewarded on 17 equal. In the final, Italy placed the decisive extension and for the Egyptians there was nothing more to do (25-22). In the third set, the match remained balanced until (8-6), then there was no more game because Rinaldi and his teammates kept the Egyptians at a distance, who managed to collect 14 points. Host of the match Stefani, who put the ball on the ground 16 times, followed by Rinaldi (12). The azzurrini are leading group A with full points and are now preparing to challenge the Czech Republic tonight, again at 7 pm in via Rockefeller.
Sergio Casano