Bulgarian national team player Stoyanova faced the championship team of "Prosecco DOC Imoco Conegliano" for the first time in her career, in a match from the eighth round of the Italian Serie A1. Her team "Megabox Ondulati del Savio Vallefoglia" lost 1:3 (25-19, 14-25, 23-25, 17-25) as guests in front of nearly 5000 spectators in the "Palaverde" hall. The Bulgarian player appeared at the end of the fourth set, stepping onto the court for the first time against some of the biggest names in world volleyball.
Clash with the pinnacle of world volleyball
"Imoco Conegliano" once again demonstrated why they are the absolute hegemon in women's club volleyball.
The MVP of the match was Sylla, who finished with 20 points, including 1 ace and 2 blocks, showing leadership in crucial moments.
Gaby came on strong from the bench with 7 points and 1 block, Fahr added 10 points, and Haak scored 7.
Setter Wolosz once again orchestrated the game with her typical precision, and De Gennaro was impenetrable in defense.
On the other side, Omoruyi was undoubtedly the most effective for Vallefoglia with 21 points (44% in attack), Bicci added 12, and Candi contributed 9 and 2 blocks. Pistola's team started strongly, won the first set, and led 16:7 in the third, but the hosts turned the tide with a long run, led by Sylla and Gaby.
| Team | 1st Set | 2nd Set | 3rd Set | 4th Set | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imoco Conegliano | 19 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
| Megabox Vallefoglia | 25 | 14 | 23 | 17 | 1 |
Duration: 31', 24', 31', 25'
total 111 minutes
Spectators: 4,993
MVP: Sylla (Imoco Conegliano)
A Look Towards the Future
Stoyanova's appearance at the end of the match might seem like a brief episode, but it is actually an important sign of the coaching staff's trust and recognition of her work in training. To stand on the court against legends of the caliber of De Gennaro and Haak is an experience that shapes the character of a young volleyball player.
Still at the beginning of her journey, Stoyanova is already gaining experience from the best, and meetings of such a scale will help her build her own style and confidence. If she continues her development with patience and ambition, time is on her side – her future looks promising.
