Consar Ravenna solidified its position at the top of the Serie A2 standings after overcoming Emma Villas Codyeco Lupi Siena as a guest with a decisive 3:0 (25:23, 25:17, 25:21). The victory was achieved with an excellently distributed attack, stable reception, and dominant block, with a key role played by the two Bulgarians on the visiting team - Hristiyan Dimitrov and Samuil Valchinov.
The strong Bulgarian presence in Ravenna continues to yield results.
| Player | Points |
|---|---|
| Hristiyan Dimitrov | 13 |
| Samuil Valchinov | 10 |
Dimitrov played another strong match since the start of the season –13 points, +7, (60% attack) and4 block points, becoming a key figure for the tempo of the game. Valchinov contributed steadily with10 points, +5, 1 ace and 2 blocks, showing character and consistency.
The three top scorers for Consar Ravenna:
| Player | Points |
|---|---|
| Manuel Zlatanov | 13 |
| Filippo Bartolucci | 13 |
| Hristiyan Dimitrov | 13 |
A trio with equal scoring is rarely seen at this level, but Ravenna showedperfect balancein attack. Bartolucci was extremely effective (67% perfect reception, 64% in attack), Zlatanov brought stability in defense and reception, and Dimitrov dominated at the net. This variety deprived Siena of the opportunity to focus its block.
The grandson of legend Dimitar Zlatanov - Manuel Zlatanov, was chosen as MVP of the match.
Siena's top scorers:
| Player | Points |
|---|---|
| Gabriele Nelli | 14 |
| Luigi Randazzo | 12 |
Siena relies on two main scorers – Nelli and Randazzo. After them, however, there is a huge gap. The third highest scorer remains with just 8 points, which clearly demonstrates the lack of breadth in attack and the difficulties in building a consistent rhythm.
What tipped the scales in Ravenna's favor
1. Stable reception and versatile attack
Ravenna maintained 41% positive reception and distributed the attack among at least five players, while Siena depended on two.
2. Dominant block
12 block points for the visitors against 8 for the hosts. Bartolucci and Dimitrov stopped key attacks by Nelli and Randazzo.
3. More aggressive serve
Despite the errors, Ravenna forced Siena to play out of system, which led to low attack percentages (37%).
Standings after the 9th round: Ravenna remains number 1
| Pos. | Team | Points | Matches | Wins | Losses | 3-0 | 3-1 | 3-2 | 2-3 | 1-3 | 0-3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ravenna | 24 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Prata | 19 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | Aversa | 19 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Brescia | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 7 | Siena | 13 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
With their victory in Siena, Ravenna reaches24 pointsand maintains the leading position. The team has only one loss in nine matches and demonstrates various weapons in every aspect of the game. Siena remains in the middle of the standings, with the problem of a lack of depth and effectiveness in attack becoming increasingly palpable.
Consar Ravenna won not just with the score, but with structure, discipline, and individual class. Three top scorers with 13 points each, two strong Bulgarians, a stable block, and a dynamic attack – this mix keeps the team at the top and declares ambitions for direct promotion.
