In their first match of the new Serie A2 "Credem Banca" season, Consar Ravenna showed character and achieved an impressive comeback against Alva Inox Porto Viro – 3:2 (23:25, 24:26, 25:11, 25:17, 15:6).
Bulgarian outside hitters Hristiyan Dimitrov and Samuil Valchinov made their official debut for the club. Until the last moment, Dimitrov's participation was uncertain due to shoulder pain, but as he himself stated toVolleyWeekdays ago – "even on painkillers, I will play in the first match." His decision proved fateful.
| Player | Points | Attack Efficiency | Ace | Block |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hristiyan Dimitrov | 13 | 46% | 2 | 3 |
| Samuil Valchinov | 5 | 23% | 2 | 2 |
Dimitrov was among Ravenna's top scorers and played a key role in the fifth set, where he scored several crucial points. Valchinov had more moderate statistics but contributed with important defensive saves and stability in reception.
The young Manuel Zlatanov was the top scorer for "Consar Ravenna" with 18 points and high attack efficiency, and it was his plays after the second set that set the tone for the complete comeback.
The Ravenna team demonstrated a strong collective spirit –11 blocks and 12 aces, completely breaking their opponent after the second set. After this comeback, the "Corsairs" showed that they will be among the favorites for the top spot in Serie A2.
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