Ravenna dramatically exited the playoff quarterfinals after squandering a 2:0 game lead and even a match point, ultimately losing to Aversa 2:3 (25:20, 25:21, 23:25, 25:27, 13:15). Thus, the team's season ended prematurely, despite a strong performance in front of their home crowd.
Two Bulgarian internationals were among the best performers for the hosts. Samuil Valchinov played an excellent match and became Ravenna's top scorer with 21 points, 5 blocks, 43% attack efficiency, and 49% positive reception. Hristiyan Dimitrov also performed steadily, finishing with 13 points, 1 block, 1 ace, and 46% attack efficiency.
The young Italian international with Bulgarian roots, Manuel Zlatanov, grandson of the legend Dimitar Zlatanov, also had a strong game, scoring 20 points, 2 blocks, 56% attack efficiency, and 33% positive reception, but his contribution was not enough for qualification to the semifinals.

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