Savino Del Bene wins the semi-final with their fourth 3-0 in four matches. And in the final it could find Conegliano
Final mission accomplished. Savino Del Bene Scandicci continues its journey to the Club World Cup without hesitation and also in the semi-final finds another 3-0 (the fourth out of four matches played) against the Brazilians Dentil Praia Clube.
Savino Del Bene Scandicci-Dentil Praia Clube 3-0 (25-23, 26-24, 25-19)
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No rotations, no particular choices, Gaspari this time focuses firmly on the six plus one starter. The fans try to push the Brazilian team and immediately there are very high tempos and hard-fought exchanges. A mocking ace, with the help of the tape, from the former Adenizia brings Praia Clube to 16-14. Scandicci mends the gap on the Ognjenovic-Skinner axis. With two blocks in a row (Nwakalor and Bosetti) Gaspari’s team goes 21-18, but also in this case there is an immediate response from the counterpart (21-21). In an attempt to find the high hands of the opponent’s block, Michelle sends the ball into the stands and this is how the first half of the game ends in favor of Savino Del Bene (25-23). It’s a very balanced second set, which is played out on a single episode, also because no one is giving up. Every time Antropova shows up for duty, the alarm bell always rings in the Praia Clube half of the pitch. Two consecutive hits from Skinner on Milka put Savino ahead (18-16). At 24-23 the team led by Rui Moreira scored an incredible point with Caffrey, but above all with two defensive interventions from Natinha’s film library. Graziani, who recently entered, then becomes decisive because she finds a monster block on Fingall (26-24). Ognjenovic offers magic in the form of precise and fast balls for the attackers, even in the most difficult and imaginable conditions, stuff that will make those present wrinkle their eyes. And so the Tuscans go +4 in the third (13-9). But never give up the Brazilians who remain attached to the match tooth and nail for death. The lifts are not enough, Ognjenovic gives away and also gives himself a great block on Koleva (21-18). It is the breaking point of the partial. Skinner then takes care of sealing the victory with an attack blocked outside (25-19). Scandicci is there and now, in the final act, awaits the winner of Conegliano-Osasco. Thinking of an all-Italian final is not just a dream.
Scandicci top scorer Antropova 20 points; ace team 3; team walls 11
Praia Clube top scorer Fingall 17 points; ace team 3; team walls 6