The thirteenth round of Serie A1 Tigotà proved decisive for the formation of the quarter-finalists in the Frecciarossa Italian Cup. After the end of the first half of the season, the eight teams that betweenDecember 29 and 30will compete for a place in the Final Four at Inalpi Arena, Turin. Among them is alsoMegabox Ond. Savio Vallefoglia, where national team player Mika Stoyanova plays. Her team ranked seventh and at the same time played a role in shaping the last spot in the Top 8.

Vallefoglia – the key victory that decided the fate of two places in the standings

Vallefoglia achieved an extremely valuable success against Honda Cuneo Granda Volley with3:1 (26:24, 27:25, 23:25, 25:18)– a match that had direct significance for the final standings in the Cup battle.

The match was one of the most contested of the round, with the first two sets decided in point-for-point finishes. Vallefoglia's resilience in key moments and Ungureanu's strong performance (MVP with 14 points and 57% in attack) tipped the scales. The success not only broughtseventh placeto the team, but also allowedBergamoto finish eighth, surpassing Cuneo. Mika Stoyanova did not play in this match.

Chieri – historic Top 3 ranking

Reale Mutua Fenera Chieri '76 secured its best-ever ranking to date –third place with 29 points– after a convincing victory over Perugia with3:0 (25:22, 25:14, 25:15). With this success, the club secured its participation in the Cup and will host UYBA.

Novara displaces Milan and seizes home-court advantage

Igor Gorgonzola Novara achieved a decisive victory over Il Bisonte Firenze –3:0 (25:21, 25:17, 25:16)– and gained crucial points that propelled the team to fourth place, overtaking Milan. This guarantees home-court advantage in the quarter-final against the same strong opponent.

Scandicci defeats Milan and sets up the derby with Vallefoglia

Scandicci defeated Milan with3:0 (25:23, 25:22, 25:23)in a match directly influencing the distribution of positions in the Top 5. Thus, Barbolini's team finishes second and will face Vallefoglia in the elimination match.

Macerata – Bergamo: drama for the last spot in the Top 8

One of the most intense matches was that between Macerata and Bergamo –3:2 (25:21, 21:25, 25:23, 21:25, 16:14).
Despite the loss, the point gained from the tie-break, combined with Cuneo's defeat, allowed Bergamo to retaineighth position, the last one giving the right to participate in the Cup.

Standings after Round 13 (determining for the Cup)

The Top 8 shows a clear division – the first five teams are stably ahead, while positions 6 to 8 were decided after dramatic shifts. Vallefoglia and Bergamo made the decisive moves at the last possible moment.

Quarter-final pairings – Frecciarossa Italian Cup (December 30)

The most anticipated clashes are Novara – Milano and Scandicci – Vallefoglia. Vallefoglia's match will be a serious test against one of the most stable teams in the league, but the team's form in the last two rounds suggests they can fight for an upset.

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