Macerata, with Mikaela Stoyanova, secured its first victory of the season in the Italian Serie A1, triumphing as a guest over Brescia, with Kalina Veneva, 3:1 (25:16, 25:19, 20:25, 25:23). The match from the fifth round was played in front of 1350 spectators in Montichiari.
The two Bulgarians had limited participation. Veneva started as a starter in the first set but was replaced by Andjelka Novosel and did not appear on the court again. The young outside hitter finished with one point \u2014 one successful attack from eight attempts, with two errors. With five serves received, she recorded 40% positive and 20% perfect reception, with one error.

Stoyanova came in as a substitute in the third set during a double substitution with setter Roberta Carraro. The Bulgarian opposite hitter remained without a point, making errors in both of her attack attempts.
Macerata dominated the first two sets, but Brescia brought back the intrigue with a win in the third. The hosts led 21:20 in the fourth set before the guests turned the tide and closed the match 25:23. Thus, Valerio Lionetti's team broke their streak of four consecutive losses.
Beatrice Gardini was the top scorer for the winners with 18 points, Clara Decortes added 17, and Susan Schut \u2014 15. Libero Giorgia Caforio was chosen as MVP, finishing with 64% positive and 43% perfect reception from 37 processed serves.

For Brescia, Andrea Mihalevic scored 19 points, and Novosel, who replaced Veneva, contributed 16 \u2014 15 from attack with 50% success rate and one block.

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