The match between Cisterna Volley and "Yuasa Battery" Grottazzolina turned into a true battle of wills, with constant twists and turns and contested moments. The hosts took the lead twice, but Grottazzolina showed immense character and did not give up. Although they lost 2:3, the visitors can leave with their heads held high, and more than 100 of their supporters, who came from Marche, had reasons to be proud. The point that "Yuasa Battery" won is worth its weight in gold in their fight for survival.
Drama until the last ball
1519 spectators in the hall witnessed more than two hours of spectacle. Grottazzolina adhered to coach Ortenzi's philosophy – to quickly forget losses and fight to the end. This was best seen in the fourth set, when, after a tough loss in the third, the team found the strength to get back into the match and force the encounter into a tie-break.
Georgi Tatarov – Grottazzolina's fighter
One of the heroes of the match was the Bulgarian national Georgi Tatarov, who once again showed his class in key moments. With his 10 points, he was a pillar in Grottazzolina's attack, demonstrating precision and determination. Tatarov played a decisive role in the fourth set when his team managed to withstand the pressure and snatch victory in that dramatic set with 28:26.Tatarov finished with 10 points (2 aces). Denis Bardarov came in briefly in the first and fourth sets, without scoring points.
Statistics: Cisterna Volley – "Yuasa Battery" Grottazzolina 3-2
Cisterna Volley:For 21, Ramon 19, Bayram 11, Baranowicz 5, Mazzone 10, Nedeljkovic 8, Pace (L1) 59% (41% perf.), others.
"Yuasa Battery" Grottazzolina:Petkovic 28, Demianenko 13, Fedrizzi 10, Tatarov 10, Zyukouski 4, Comparoni 5, Marchisio (L1) 62% (38% perf.), others.
Notes:Cisterna recorded 11 aces and 11 blocks, while Grottazzolina showed better reception (54% vs 44%) and was close to an upset.
MVP:Theo For (Cisterna Volley).
This was a match that showed the heart and fighting spirit of "Yuasa Battery", and Georgi Tatarov once again proved that he is a player for the big moments. Despite the loss, this point could prove crucial in the battle to stay in the elite. The "batteries'" next match is against Piacenza at home on February 23.
