Conegliano stages a thrilling comeback against Scandicci in Bari to claim its ninth Italian Women's Supercoppa title.
The Italian Women's Supercoppa for the 2026/2027 season now belongs to Conegliano. In a thrilling final held on Saturday, October 24, in the city of Bari, the team secured a hard-fought comeback victory over Scandicci.
The decisive match ended 3 sets to 1, with close set scores of 23-25, 25-18, 26-24, and 26-24. This marks Conegliano's ninth championship title in the prestigious competition, bouncing back after finishing as runners-up last season.
Meanwhile, Scandicci was searching for its first-ever title in the tournament, according to information published by WEBVOLEI.
Star-Studded Lineups in Bari
Coach Daniele Santarelli fielded a powerhouse starting lineup for Conegliano, featuring Wolosz, Haak, Gabi, Zhu, Folie, Fahr, and libero De Gennaro. The squad brought immense depth and experience to the court.
On the other side, coach Marco Gaspari deployed a competitive Scandicci team consisting of Ognejnovic, Van Ryk, Skinner, Bosetti, Aleksic, Graziani, and libero Armini as they chased history.
Historic Brazilian Duel on the Court
The Supercoppa generated massive anticipation in Brazil due to the potential clash between national team stars Gabi and Julia Bergmann. The much-awaited duel materialized early in the second set.
Bergmann replaced American player Avery Skinner in the second set and remained on the court for the rest of the final. She contributed nine points, including seven kills and two aces, maintaining high efficiency.
Meanwhile, Gabi faced tight marking early on but delivered crucial points in the tense third set. She finished the match with ten points, nine coming from attacks, and solid reception numbers for Conegliano.
Superstars Deliver MVP Performances
Swedish opposite Isabelle Haak once again led Conegliano in scoring and rightfully earned the MVP award. She delivered a stellar performance with 28 total points, including 25 successful attacks.
For Scandicci, opposite Kiera Van Ryk matched the intensity by scoring 27 points. The Canadian standout registered 25 points from attacks and two direct aces from the service line, driving her team throughout the final.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Italian Women's Supercoppa?
Conegliano won the 2026/2027 Italian Women's Supercoppa by defeating Scandicci 3 sets to 1 in Bari.
How many Supercoppa titles does Conegliano have?
With this victory, Conegliano has captured its ninth title in the history of the Italian Women's Supercoppa competition.
Who was named MVP of the final?
Swedish opposite Isabelle Haak was named MVP after scoring a match-high 28 points for Conegliano.
How did the Brazilian players perform in the match?
Julia Bergmann scored nine points for Scandicci after coming off the bench, while Gabi added ten points for Conegliano.
