Ben Tara and Plotnytsky give the Umbrians their fourth success in a row. A great Juantorena is not enough for the Spaniards. Perugia will return to the field in the Super League on Sunday in Padua
Fourth victory in a row in the Champions League for Perugia, who beat Las Palmas at home, having already been defeated in the first leg at home. The success came with some suffering, particularly in the first set, with the Spaniards dragged by Juantorena and ahead until 23-21. Then it was Plotnytskyi (Mvp) who closed out (26-24). The second set was without history, dominated by Lorenzetti’s sextet and concluded (25-19) by Ben Tara. In the third half there was an overwhelming start for the Spaniards until the score was 4-11. Sir tried to make a comeback, closing the gap until 18-19. Then the Spaniards’ new extension and the final point (21-25) by Mendes. Perugia came out loud again in the fourth set, dominated from the start and closed with the point (25-20) scored by Crosato. Perugia will return to the field in the Super League on Sunday at 5pm in Padua.
Perugia: Ben Tara and Plotnytskyi 16 points, Ishikawa and Loser 12 points; team blocks 10 (5 Losers); ace team 6 (3 Ben Tara).
Las Palmas: Bruno and Juantorena 17; team blocks 5 (3 Mendes); ace team 2 (Bruni and Mendes).
