National player Rusi Zhelev played an excellent match for Reggio Emilia, who crushed Hristiyan Dimitrov's Ravenna at home with a 3:0 (25:20, 25:18, 25:18) victory in a match from the fourth round of the Italian Serie A2.
Zhelev was among the main protagonists for the newcomer's third victory in the division. The Bulgarian outside hitter started as a starter in all three sets, finishing with 15 points - 12 from attack, 2 aces, and one successful block.
His performance in attack was particularly impressive, where he converted 12 out of 17 balls for 71% efficiency. In reception, Zhelev handled 8 balls, recording 63% positive and 25% excellent reception, without making a direct error.
Unlike his compatriot, the other national player - Hristiyan Dimitrov - had a difficult evening. Ravenna's opposite hitter, who impressed with 27 points in the previous round, finished with 7 points this time.

Dimitrov converted 7 out of 21 attacks for a mere 33% efficiency. The Bulgarian made 5 errors in attack, and two more of his attacks were stopped by the hosts' block.
The most effective player for the winners was Ricardo Mian with 20 points, followed by Zhelev with 15. Marten Chevalier added 9, and Martins Arasomwan finished with 6.
For Ravenna, Alex Erati scored the most points - 12, followed by Roberto Cominetti with 9.
The hosts controlled the match from the very beginning. After 25:20 in the first set, Reggio Emilia did not encounter serious resistance and won the next two sets with 25:18 each.
Statistics show the enormous superiority of the winners in attack - 48 successful attacks with 62% efficiency against 38 points and 45% for Ravenna. Reggio Emilia also had an advantage in blocking with 6:3, as well as from serves with 3:1 aces.
The match in the "Palasport G. Bigi" hall lasted only 76 minutes.
With their third victory in four matches, Reggio Emilia continues its excellent start after returning to Serie A2. For Ravenna, the defeat is a serious disappointment, especially after Hristiyan Dimitrov's strong individual performance in the previous round.
In the next round, Reggio Emilia visits Napoli on November 14, while Ravenna hosts Brescia a day later.

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