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Ravenna with a convincing away win and third place after 14 rounds, Hristiyan Dimitrov MVP

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January 11, 2026 at 20:45

Ravenna with a convincing away win and third place after 14 rounds, Hristiyan Dimitrov MVP

Consar Ravenna secured important three points in their away match against Alva Inox 2 Emme Service Porto Viro, following a decisive 3:0 victory (28:26, 25:19, 25:19). After 10 rounds, Ravenna holds third position in the standings with 31 points, continuing their stable performance in the championship.

Strong Bulgarian tandem at the heart of the success.

The match was marked by the excellent performance of the Bulgarian players. Hristiyan Dimitrov played another very strong match, finishing with 17 points, a positive balance of +12, 1 ace, 4 blocks, and an impressive 63% attack efficiency. He now has 212 points since the start of the season, establishing himself as a key figure in Ravenna's squad. He was chosen as the MVP of the match.

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Alongside him, Samuil Valchinov was also stable – 10 points, +1, and 59% in attack, contributing to controlling the match, especially in the second and third sets.

Manuel Zlatanov added 9 points, +4, 1 ace, 2 blocks, and 50% in attack. An interesting fact is that Zlatanov is just two blocks away from the 25-point mark in this element for the season.

Match progression – set by set.

The first set was the most contested. The hosts maintained parity until the very end, but Ravenna showed stronger nerves and closed the set at 28:26. In the next two sets, the guests established complete control – strong serving, stable blocking, and high attack efficiency led to 25:19 and 25:19.

Match statistics.

Set. Duration. Intermediate scores. Score.
1 31'. 7-8, 16-15, 20-21 26-28
2 24'. 1-8, 10-16, 14-21 19-25
3 25'. 4-8, 10-16, 15-21 19-25
Total. 01:20 64-78


The figures clearly show Ravenna's superiority – all three sets won with a gradual increase in lead, especially in the second and third. The overall score of 78:64 points highlights higher attack efficiency and better organization of blocking and serving.

With this victory, Consar Ravenna solidifies its ambitions for the top positions, and the strong presence of the Bulgarian volleyball players continues to be among the biggest positives for the team.