Preslav Petkov and Sorrento failed to stop Porto Viro's momentum in their away game, losing 3-1 (25:15, 32:34, 25:22, 30:28) in a long and dramatic match.
Petkov finished with 7 points (60% attack efficiency), but his team made too many service errors – a total of 23, which proved decisive. Sorrento had their chances, especially in the second set, which they won after an epic battle, but failed to maintain their advantage in the subsequent sets.
The top scorers for the visitors were Baldi (26 pts) and Paragire (22 pts), but this was not enough for a comeback.
Sorrento's next match is on February 15, 2026, at home against Emma Villas Siena, where the team will seek a quick rematch.
In the standings, "Bulgarian" Sorrento and Macerata, which rely on Bulgarian presence in their squads, are battling for the middle of the table, with both teams having 24 points after 18 rounds. In the next round, however, Macerata seems to have an easier task – an away game against second-to-last Porto Viro on February 14, which could provide an opportunity for important points in this contested zone.
