The first half of February continues to bring important successes for Trentino Itas. After victories against Verona and Piacenza in the Italian championship, the European champion also triumphed on the international stage, overcoming Chaumont VB 52 with a 3:1 (23-25, 25-21, 25-17, 25-19) win in the first leg of the CEV Cup 2025 quarterfinals.

This result gives Trentino an advantage before the return leg in 15 days in Trento. To qualify for the semifinals, the Italians must win at least two sets in the upcoming match.

Match Progression

Chaumont started strong, winning the first set 25:23, but Trentino quickly asserted dominance in the next three parts. Stable play in attack and block allowed the Italian team to turn the score around and win the subsequent sets 25:21, 25:17, and 25:19.

Starting Lineups

✅ Chaumont VB 52:

• Setter: Worsley

• Opposite: Toledo

• Outside Hitters: Pastore, Hénno

• Middle Blockers: Maase, Hollday

• Libero: Klosterman

✅ Trentino Itas:

• Setter: Sbertoli

• Opposite: Rychlicki

• Outside Hitters: Michieletto, Lavia

• Middle Blockers: Flavio, Bartha

• Libero: Laurenzano

Top Scorers

• Chaumont:

  • Pastore – 14 points

  • Holt – 11 points

  • Maase – 8 points

• Trentino:

  • Lavia – 14 points

  • Michieletto – 13 points

  • Barta – 11 points

  • Resende Gualberto – 12 points

Statistics

• Chaumont VB 52:

  • 18 service errors

  • 2 aces

• Trentino Itas:

  • 22 service errors

  • 3 aces

• Total match duration: 106 minutes

Following this win, Trentino Itas is two sets away from the semifinals of the CEV Cup 2025.