Scandicci secures a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory against Novara in the Italian Women's Volleyball League.
In a long, balanced, and highly unstable encounter, Scandicci managed to overcome Novara with a 3-2 victory. The thrilling match took place on Wednesday, featuring partial scores of 19-25, 25-16, 17-25, 25-19, and 15-11.
Both powerhouse clubs are considered strong candidates to fight for the scudetto in the current 2026/2027 season. However, they are experiencing a very irregular start to the competition, raising more doubts than guarantees so far, according to information published by WEBVOLEI.
Following a tough loss in the Supercup against Conegliano last weekend, Scandicci struggled once again with reception fragility early in the game. Despite the shaky start, the team ultimately found its rhythm to seal the win.
Overcoming Reception Weakness Against Novara
The match highlighted ongoing concerns regarding Scandicci and their struggles in reception, conceding a total of eight aces during the game. American player Avery Skinner was targeted specifically, giving up four of those aces.
Once the team successfully managed to deliver the ball into the hands of experienced setter Maja Ognjenovic, their overall performance proved superior. This offensive organization eventually shifted the momentum in their favor.
Key Individual Performances Shine on Court
Serbian middle blocker Maja Aleksic earned the MVP award for her stellar performance on the court. She recorded an impressive 17 points for Scandicci, with seven of those coming directly from blocks.
Brazilian outside hitter Julia Bergmann entered the match during the second, third, and fourth sets. She contributed two points while maintaining a flawless 100 percent positivity rate in passing across five actions.
Novara Top Scorers and Match Statistics
On the opposing side, Russian player Tatiana Kadochkina-Tolok featured once again as an outside hitter, leading the charge for Novara by scoring 23 points.
Belgian opposite Kaja Grobelna also delivered a strong offensive output for Novara, adding another 19 points to the scoreboard in a losing effort.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the volleyball match between Scandicci and Novara?
Scandicci won the match 3 sets to 2 against Novara in the Italian Women's Volleyball League.
What were the set scores in the Scandicci versus Novara game?
The partial set scores were 19-25, 25-16, 17-25, 25-19, and 15-11 in favor of Scandicci.
Who won the best player award in the match?
Serbian middle blocker Maja Aleksic won the best player on court award, scoring 17 points with seven blocks.
