🔥 The SuperLega 5th-place playoffs kicked off with a spectacular clash! Rana Verona defeated Allianz Milano 3:1 (23-25, 25-22, 25-23, 25-23) at "Pala Agsm AIM" and took the first step towards the Challenge Cup – the last chance for Europe. 🏆

💥 Verona triumphed after a complete comeback, decided in the fourth set. The match was even, with lead changes, great defenses, and key moments – especially the blocks by Keita and Cortesia, who was named MVP with 17 points (incl. 2 blocks). 🔝

📊 Keita was once again the leader with 24 points, while for Milano, the most effective scorer was Ferre Reggers with 22. The two teams exchanged powerful serves, but the hosts were more effective in key moments.

🧠 Simon strategically deployed his proven core, featuring Abaev, Keita, Mozic, and Sani, while Allianz countered with Porro, Reggers, Otsuka, and Loser. Dynamic rotations from both sides, including appearances by Kaziyski and Spirito, made the match even more interesting.Matey Kaziyski did not score any points in this match.
Rana Verona 3 Allianz Milano 1 (23-25, 25-22, 25-23, 25-23)
Rana Verona: Abaev 1, Mozic 14, Cortesia 17, Keita 24, Sani 3, Zingel 3, Ewert 4, D'Amico (L), Spirito 0, Bonisoli (L), Vitelli 2. Did not play: Chavalier, Jensen, Zanotti. Coach: Simon.
Allianz Milano: Porro 3, Otsuka 11, Schnittzer 8, Reggers 22, Loser 13, Caneschi 5, Stafforini (L), Kaziyski 0, Larizza 0, Zonta 0, Catania (L), Barotto 1, Piano 0, Gardini 0. Did not play: . Coach: Piazza.

📍 Duration: 123 minutes. 👉 The next matches in the group, which also includes Georgi Tatarov's Grottazzolina, promise even more excitement!