Consar Ravenna maintained its leading position in A2 after a new success over Consoli Sferc Brescia – 3:1 (26:24,25:14,20:25,26:24), in a match where Bulgarian internationals Hristiyan Dimitrov and Samuil Valchinov, as well as Italian international Manuel Zlatanov, played a key role.
This is the sixth consecutive win and seventh overall for Daniele Valentini's team, who dominated in the first, second, and fourth sets, demonstrating character in the two successful comebacks.
RAVENNA'S SHINING TRIO
Hristiyan Dimitrov played his strongest match since the start of the season – 23 points, 5 blocks, and 55% attack efficiency, becoming the main weapon for the hosts in key moments.
Samuil Valchinov added 17 points, including the decisive attack for the victory in the fourth set.
Manuel Zlatanov, grandson of the great Dimitar Zlatanov, finished with 16 points, showing class in the decisive rallies and demonstrating excellent synchronization with his Bulgarian teammates.
The three formed the team's highest-scoring line, as they led Ravenna's tempo in attack and reception for large parts of the match.
MATCH DEVELOPMENT
Brescia started strong and took the lead in the first set, but after Zlatanov's return to play, Ravenna turned it around to 26:24. The second set was a domination by the hosts – 25:14 with powerful serving runs and evenly distributed points among Dimitrov, Zlatanov, and Valchinov.
Brescia brought back the intrigue in the third set after a strong serve. In the fourth set, the guests again pulled ahead, but a run from Valchinov, Dimitrov (fifth block), and an ace by Zlatanov brought the hosts back into the fight. Ravenna showed character at the end and closed out the match after another strong contribution from Valchinov.
Head coach Valentini emphasized that the difficult period after the virus that hit the team made the victory even more valuable, and the players showed maturity and discipline.
MATCH STATISTICS
| Team | Score | Attack | Block | Aces | Errors | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenna | 3:1 | 53% | 10 | 6 | 11 | 49% |
| Brescia | 1:3 | 45% | 9 | 5 | 8 | 45% |
Ravenna wins thanks to higher attacking efficiency, fewer errors, and superiority in defense and key points. Significant advantage is also provided by aces at crucial moments, as well as stable block play.
| Position | Team | Points | Matches | Wins | Losses | 3:0 | 3:1 | 3:2 | 2:3 | 1:3 | 0:3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ravenna | 21 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Prata | 19 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | Brescia | 17 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | Aversa | 17 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 | Pineto | 14 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 6 | Catania | 14 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 7 | Siena | 13 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 8 | Lagonegro | 11 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 9 | Macerata | 10 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 10 | Sorrento | 9 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 11 | Fano | 8 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 12 | Porto Viro | 6 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 13 | Taranto | 6 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 14 | Cantù | 3 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
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