Grotazzolina recorded their 13th consecutive loss in the championship, after falling 0:3 in sets (21:25, 19:25, 16:25) as a guest to Rana Verona in a match played at "Pala AGSM AIM".

The match started relatively evenly. In the first set, the guests managed to stay in contention until the middle, but Verona gradually imposed a more stable attacking game and with fewer errors closed the set 25:21 in 24 minutes.

In the second set, the hosts took an earlier lead. Rana Verona controlled the proceedings, while Grotazzolina struggled with their finishing touches. The difference widened before the end, and the set concluded 25:19 after 25 minutes of play.

The third set was entirely dictated by Verona. The hosts quickly built up a lead, and Grotazzolina failed to find rhythm neither in attack nor in defense. This allowed Rana Verona to calmly close the match with a decisive 25:16 in 24 minutes.

In total, the match lasted 1 hour and 13 minutes, with the final point balance being 75:56 in favor of Verona – another clear proof of the class difference in this encounter.
For the winners, Rana Verona, Darlan was the top scorer with 15 points, being the hosts' main offensive option throughout the match. He also became the MVP of the match.

Nedeljkovic and Sani also made a significant contribution to the success, each finishing with 11 points, contributing to the constant pressure on the opponent's reception and defense.

In Grotazzolina's squad, only Magalini reached double digits with 10 points, but his performance was not enough to change the course of the match.

Tatarov did not participate in the match, while Iliya Petkov finished the match with 6 points, including 3 blocks.

Thus, Grotazzolina welcomes the new year without a single match won and only two points for the standings.

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