In their first match of the new Serie A2 Credem Banca season, the Romeo Sorrento team dramatically lost 2:3 (21-25, 25-20, 25-21, 17-25, 11-15) against Gruppo Consoli Sferc Brescia in the hallPalaTiglianaThe match lasted more than two hours and offered the audience a real volleyball spectacle with frequent turnarounds and long rallies.

🏐 Preslav Petkov's Performance

Bulgarian national team member and middle blocker Preslav Petkov played a solid match, finishing with 10 points, of which 8 were in attack (89% efficiency) and 2 blocks. Petkov was among the most consistent players for the home team, significantly contributing to Sorrento's block organization, especially in the third set when the team took a 2:1 lead in sets.

📊 Match Statistics

Sorrento lost by a narrow margin, but the statistics show a clear difference in attacking power – 99 points against 106 for Brescia. Petkov was second in attack efficiency for the home team, converting 8 successful finishes out of 9 attempts. He also distinguished himself with two key blocks in the second and third sets, which equalized the score at critical moments.

Sorrento showed good coordination in attack, but made more errors in reception and lost rhythm early in the fifth set, falling behind 3:5 and 11:15. Brescia, led by Manuele Lucconi (28 points), demonstrated greater resilience in crucial moments.

What's Next

In the second regular season match, Sorrento will visit Prisma La Cascina Taranto on October 26, 2025, at 7:00 PM, and a week later, on November 2, they will host Svilluppo Sud Catania.

For Preslav Petkov and his teammates, this will be a chance to record their first win of the season and prove they can be a factor in the playoff race.

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