Finally, Macerata fans can express their joy: the fifth round of the second half of the Serie A2 Credem Banca season brought a sweet taste with Banca Macerata Fisiomed's first away win of the season. Macerata won 1-3 with technique and character against Emma Villas Siena, adding three important points in the fight for survival. A great performance by the Macerata team, which outplayed the hosts in all elements and deservedly celebrated in PalAEstra.
The MVP of the match was substitute Sanfilippo with a great contribution to the team - 8 points and 70% attacking efficiency.

In the third game, new Bulgarian addition Todor Dimitrov entered for the first time, serving his debut at 22-23. Dimitrov served one more time before returning to the bench. Samuil Valchinov finished with 17 points (4 blocks) and 46% reception and attack efficiency.

Emma Villas Siena – Banca Macerata Fisiomed 1:3 (25:21, 19:25, 24:26, 21:25).

Emma Villas Siena: Trillini 11, Nevot, Nelli 18, Rossi 5, Randazzo 15, Cheban 2, Cattaneo 12, Bonami (L1). Did not play: Melato, Araujo, Alpini, Barbanera, Cozer (L2). Head coach: Gianluca Graziosi, Assistant: Marco Monaci.

Banca Macerata Fisiomed: Pozzebon, Marsili 4, Ferri 1,Valchinov 17, Ottaviani 13, Fall 11, Sanfilippo 8,Dimitrov, Klapwijk 24, Berger 2, Gabanelli (L1). Did not play: Ikinno, Cavasin, Palombarini (L2). Head coach: Maurizio Castellano, Assistant: Federico Domizioli

MVP: Sanfilippo

Notes: Game durations: 31', 30', 34', 31' total two hours and 6 minutes.

Points from serve: Macerata 6 with 14 errors, Siena 1 with 10 errors. Points from block: Macerata 12, Siena 8. Attack efficiency: Macerata 47%, Siena 44%. Positive reception: Macerata 54% (32% perfect), Siena 43% (31%).