Ravenna won their home match against Sorrento 3:0 (25:17, 25:23, 25:22) in a decisive phase match before the Serie A2 playoffs. The match also featured a Bulgarian accent ", Samuil Valchinov and Hristiyan Dimitrov were on the winning side, while Preslav Petkov defended the colors of the visitors.
Home team's control
Consar played an extremely solid match with few errors in attack and clear superiority in serve and block. The team from Ravenna scored 6 aces against only 1 for their opponent and dominated at the net with 8 to 2 successful blocks.
In the first game, the hosts set their rhythm from the start, with Valchinov scoring an ace for a three-point lead, and Dimitrov solidifying the advantage in decisive moments.
The second game was the most contested. Sorrento led 22:20, but a series of four consecutive points turned the tide in Ravenna's favor for 25:23.
In the third game, the visitors stayed close to their opponent until 23:22, but an ace by Russo ended the dispute.
Bulgarian contribution
Hristiyan Dimitrov finished with 10 points, and Samuil Valchinov added another 10, including key serves. For Sorrento, Preslav Petkov remained with 1 point.
Manuel Zlatanov was the top scorer for the winners with 16 points. With this achievement, he surpassed the 300-point mark in the regular season, confirming his role as a main offensive figure for Consar.
Match statistics
| Team | Aces | Service errors | Blocks | Errors | Attack % | Reception % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenna | 6 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 56% | 52% |
| Sorrento | 1 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 49% | 43% |
The numbers clearly show Ravenna's superiority in the key elements. Higher efficiency in attack and a significant advantage in blocking tipped the scales, and more stable reception allowed the hosts to play diversely and without pressure in decisive moments.
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