Porto Viro defeated Macerata, featuring national player Samuil Valchinov, 3:1 at home in the ninth round of the men's Serie A2 championship. The match was very evenly contested for almost all its phases, especially in the second and third sets (64-76%). What was missing for Macerata was specificity, an instinct for victory, and a few more blocks to achieve the no longer desired, but necessary, win in the championship.
The MVP is Pedro Henrique Pereira Silva, the Venetians' attacker (19 points).
Sami Valchinov finished with the most points for his team - 20 points.
Maurizio Castellano, head coach: "There's a little bitterness; today we played a good match, we're starting to pick up momentum, but we were a bit timid in the important moments of the match in a tough arena. I saw many positive things, but unfortunately also many negative ones; we were missing that one extra ball - which they had - one more block..."

Delta Group Porto Viro – Banca Macerata Fisiomed 3–1 (25-19, 21-25, 25-22, 25-22)

Delta Group Porto Viro: Arguelles 17, Magliano, Pedro Henrique 19, Sperandio 5, Andreopoulos 20, Echer 8, Chiloira, Santambrogio 3, Morgese (L1). Not entered: Balan, Ghirardi, Innocenzi, Bellia, Lamprecht (L2). Coach: Morato Daniele, Assistant: Zambonardi Massimo.

Banca Macerata Fisiomed: Pozzebon, Marsili 3, Ferri 5, Valchinov 20, Ottaviani 13, Cavassin 4, Fall 9, Sanfilippo, Klapwijk 3, Berger 6, Gabanelli (L1). Not entered: Ichino, Palombarini (L2). Coach: Castellano Maurizio, Assistant: Domicilioli Federico. Notes: Set durations: 28', 27', 28', 32' for a total of 1 hour and 55 minutes.
Service points: Macerata 8 with 17 errors, Porto Viro 9 with 14 errors. Block points: Macerata 7, Porto Viro 13. Attack efficiency: Macerata 54%, Porto Viro 55%. Positive reception: Macerata 60% (41% perfect), Porto Viro 46% (34%).