Alex Nikolov scored 6 points (1 ace) in Cucine Lube Civitanova's emphatic victory over current league leader Piacenza.

Lube dominated the match, maintaining constant control throughout all three sets. The performances of Botolo (13 points) and Lagumdzija (11 points) were particularly crucial for the hosts' victory. On the other side, Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza – without Kovacevic and Simon – tried to resist with Romano (12 points) and Mandiraci (13 points), but failed to impose their game. This result solidifies Cucine Lube Civitanova's fourth position in the SuperLega standings. Lube Civitanova started the match with great determination, supported by the home crowd at Eurosuole Forum, and right from the beginning showed its intention to break the winning streak of league leader Piacenza. In the first set, the two teams went neck and neck up to 18-18, alternating spectacular attacks and defenses. The balance was broken by Alex Nikolov's serve, who scored a crucial ace for 20-18, immediately followed by a block from Boninfante against Mandiraci. This series proved decisive, and Lube extended its lead thanks to Balaso's accurate reception and the consistent attack of Lagumdzija and Chinenyeze. The set concluded at 25-20 with an attack by Chinenyeze, which enthused the crowd.

The second set followed a similar scenario, but this time Lube's advantage came as early as 12-10, with Boninfante performing excellently both in setting and serving, scoring two aces and a total of 5 points in the set. The enthusiasm on the court and in the stands grew, with the young setter responding to every encouragement from the crowd. Civitanova solidified its lead at 17-14, also benefiting from an opponent's net touch during Lagumdzija's attack. The set again ended at 25-20 thanks to a particularly effective team attack (59% efficiency against 52% for Piacenza), with excellent performance from Botolo and high-level defense from Balaso.

In the third set, Lube became a true steamroller. Mattia Bottolo came to the fore with an incredible serve, scoring 4 consecutive aces, which brought the score to 19-12, leaving the opponents without a chance to respond. Medei's team imposed full control, confidently managing every comeback attempt from Piacenza, who also paid the price for the absence of the injured Simon and Kovacevic. The final 25-20 came with an attack by Bottolo, who finished the match as the top scorer with 13 points, 69% attack efficiency, 4 aces, and exceptional reception accuracy (77% positive with 31% perfect). His performance, along with Boninfante's 9 points, who was chosen as MVP, marks Lube's first major victory against one of the season's early favorites.

SuperLega Credem Banca 7th round Cucine Lube Civitanova - Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza 3-0 (25-20, 25-20, 25-20) Civitanova: Chinenyeze 5, Lagumdzija 11, Nikolov 6, Podrascanin 6, Boninfante 9, Bottolo 13, Leoppky (L), Gargiulo 0, Bisotto 0, Balaso (L), Hossein Khanzade 0, D'Amico 0. Did not play: Orduna, Tenorio.
Piacenza: Romano 12, Maar 9, Ricci 3, Brizard 2, Mandiraci 13, Galassi 4, Loretti (L), Cester 0, Scanferla (L), Andringa 0, Bovolenta 0, Gironi 1. Did not play: Simon.
Set durations: 25', 26', 26'; total: 77'.