Nikolay Ivanov started the season strongly in the Italian Serie A2 Credem Banca, even though his team Cantù lost at home to Virtus Aversa with a score of 1:3 (23:25, 25:20, 18:25, 20:25) in the first round of the regular season. The match was played in the hallPalaFrancescucciin Casnate con Bernate in front of an enthusiastic audience, but the guests showed greater effectiveness in key moments.
🏐 Match Statistics
Team | Result | Sets | Points | Attack % | Match Duration |
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Campi Reali Cantù | 1 | 23-25, 25-20, 18-25, 20-25 | 86 | 46% | 2:01 hours |
Virtus Aversa | 3 | – | 95 | 53% | – |
Aversa was more precise in attack (53% vs 46%) and won more points in decisive rallies. Cantù made more unforced errors, especially in reception and attack, which tipped the scales in favor of the guests.
🇧🇬 Nikolay Ivanov – leading scorer for Cantù
Player | Points | Attack | Success % | Block | Reception (positive/perfect) | Digs in defense |
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Nikolay Ivanov | 11 | 10 | 50% | 1 | 55% / 17% | 20 |
The BulgarianIvanovwas among the most active on the court and finished with11 points, attacking with 50% efficiency. He also contributed with excellent defensive work –17 digs, as well as stable reception (55% positive). Although his team failed to reach a tie-break, his performance was one of the few positives for Cantu in this match.