It took 2 hours and 40 minutes of play to reach the 24th point in the tie-break, which brought Trento victory in the most anticipated top match - the clash between the Italian and world champions from Perugia and the European champions from Itas Trentino.A victory that broke Perugia's positive streak, unbeaten since the beginning of the season and, considering the end of last season, for a total of 26 matches, with their last loss on April 21, 2024.Trento managed to achieve this and with 38 points is four points behind Perugia and with one less match played. A victory that reopens the fight for first place. Noteworthy are the injuries of Ishikawa, Plotnytskyi and Sbertoli's cramps at the end of a match that physically and mentally drained the players.
At the beginning of the match, Semeniuk was awarded, having become MVP for the month of December.

Trento made 16 blocks against 12 for Perugia, with 44% attack efficiency for Trento against 41% for Perugia. The reception situation was similar - Trento with 49% positive reception against 48% for the opponent. Perugia performed better on serve with 8 aces (24 errors) against 6 (and a total of 32 errors).

Individually, Michieletto was the most effective in the match with 22 points, 46% in attack (3 blocks, 2 aces). Also standing out were Plotnytskyi's 17 points with 4 aces, as well as the 17 points of Trento's middle blocker - Bartha with 68% attack efficiency, 3 blocks, and 1 very important ace in the tie-break with a very short ball at the net.
Sir Safety Susa Vim Perugia-Itas Trentino 2-3 (25-20, 20-25, 25-18, 21-25, 22-24)

SIR SAFETY SUSA VIM: Giannelli 2, Plotnytskyi 17, Loser 10, Ben Tara 7, Semeniuk 4, Sole 10, Colaci (libero); Canciota, Herrera Jaime 8, Ishikawa 15, Candellaro. Did not play: Piccinelli, Zoppellari.
Head coach: Angelo Lorenzetti.

ITAS TRENTINO: Lavia 12, Flavio 12, Gabi Garcia 8, Michieletto 22, Bartha 17, Sbertoli 5, Laurenzano (libero); Rychlicki 4, Pesaresi (libero), Acquarone. Did not play: Bristot, Pellacani, Magalini.
Head coach: Fabio Soli.

GAME DURATIONS: 28', 30', 29', 33', 40'; total 2 hours and 40 minutes.

4,986 spectators.
Sir Safety Susa Vim: 12 blocks, 8 aces, 24 service errors, 8 attack errors, 41% attack efficiency, 48% (21%) reception.
Itas Trentino: 16 blocks, 6 aces, 32 service errors, 5 attack errors, 44% attack efficiency, 49% (25%) reception.
MVP: Bartha.

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