Megabox Ond. Savio Vallefoglia maintains its perfect Italian women's Serie A1 volleyball start after defeating Brescia 3-1.
Megabox Ond. Savio Vallefoglia achieved its best-ever start to a top-flight campaign by securing a 3-1 victory against Banca Valsabbina Millenium Brescia in the Italian women's Serie A1 season.
Head coach Andrea Pistola led his squad to their third consecutive victory after recovering from a tough opening-set defeat on the road against resilient opponents.
The successful encounter showcased dominant performances from key roster members, according to information published by volley.
Erblira Bici and Elizaveta Kochurina lead the charge
Erblira Bici powered the visiting squad with a match-high 20 points, featuring 16 successful kills and two crucial aces to shift the momentum in their favor.
Russian middle blocker Elizaveta Kochurina earned valuable MVP honours after delivering 16 points and an impressive 56% attacking efficiency on the court.
Brescia makes a strong home push
Brescia started aggressively in front of 1,200 passionate home supporters, claiming the opening set 25-20 before Vallefoglia mounted a determined comeback.
Andrea Mihaljevic paced the home side with 12 points, while teammate Rachele Nardelli added 11 points as the hosts displayed visible improvement.
Vallefoglia secures decisive set victories
Vallefoglia responded swiftly through Bici and Ali Frantti, who contributed 14 points, to comfortably take the second set by a score of 25-20.
Kochurina then helped the visitors edge a closely contested third set 25-22, before sealing the match with a dominant 25-17 win in the fourth set.
Dominant attacking stats seal the match
The visiting team established a clear attacking advantage, recording 60 successful attacks at 38% efficiency compared to Brescia's 48 at 30%.
Vallefoglia also narrowly led 10-11 in blocks, while both participating clubs registered three successful serve aces during the Round 3 fixture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Serie A1 match between Vallefoglia and Brescia?
Megabox Ond. Savio Vallefoglia defeated Banca Valsabbina Millenium Brescia 3-1 in Round 3 of the Italian women's Serie A1 season.
Who was named MVP of the Vallefoglia and Brescia match?
Russian middle blocker Elizaveta Kochurina earned MVP honours for Vallefoglia, contributing 16 points and 56% attacking efficiency.
What were the set scores for Vallefoglia against Brescia?
Brescia won the first set 25-20, but Vallefoglia bounced back to win the next three sets 25-20, 25-22, and 25-17.
Who were the top scorers for Megabox Vallefoglia?
Erblira Bici led Vallefoglia with 20 points, followed by Elizaveta Kochurina with 16 points and Ali Frantti with 14 points.
