Itas Trentino continues to fight for the top in the Italian SuperLega Credem Banca, after securing a difficult 3-2 victory against Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza in a dramatic match played at ilT quotidiano Arena. With this success, achieved in front of 4000 spectators – the maximum capacity of the hall, the European club champions' team drew level on points with leader Perugia, and kept their chances for first place in the standings.

The match started in a difficult way for Trentino, who was trailing 2-0 in sets. Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza demonstrated very strong play and effectiveness at the beginning, using every opportunity for attack and serve to impose their tempo. Piacenza showed strong nerves and won the first two sets (19-25, 25-27), putting Trentino in an extremely difficult situation.

Despite the difficult start, Trentino did not give up and demonstrated fighting spirit and strategic flexibility in the third and fourth sets. The team completely changed its game and managed to reverse the result, winning the third set (25-17) and the fourth (25-20).
The fifth and decisive set was also very tense, but after a few key rallies and excellent defense, Trentino managed to prevail with a 15-9 win and record their second consecutive victory after the setback at the beginning of the season.
Very important for the success was the performance of stars Lavia and Rychlicki, who brought the team back into the match with their 44 points (22 each), with Rychlicki being chosen as the MVP of the match. The attacker stood out with his decisive involvement in the match, after starting as a substitute, and had a serious impact on the outcome of the game.

This difficult victory comes at a time when Trentino needs every opportunity to chase first place in the SuperLega. This success gives new hope to Trentino, who with 45 points, the same as first-placed Perugia, will be looking towards the upcoming match of Angelo Lorenzetti's boys tonight against Tatarov, Burdarov and company. If the Umbrians fail to defeat Grottazzolina, Trentino could climb to the top of the standings.
The possibility of the title remains alive, and Trentino continues to be one of the main contenders for the championship title in Italy.