Perugia Wins Memorial Avalle for Second Year Straight

The first set began evenly, but Perugia pulled ahead at 6-5 with strong blocking and accurate diagonal shots from Scharmann (9-5). Michieletto's ace later kept Perugia's lead at two points (13-11). A long rally, sealed again by Michieletto, put Perugia up 20-15. The team maintained their advantage, closing the set 25-21 with a non-returnable from Scharmann.

The second set also started point-for-point. Perugia gained their first significant lead at 5-4, again thanks to Scharmann, and extended it with Ornoch's block (11-7). Leading 14-10 mid-set, coach Micoli's team withstood Roma's comeback, securing the set 25-22 despite some late errors, putting them up 2-0 in the match.

Roma fought back in the third set. After an initial period of parity, they increased their tempo and secured a decisive break at 13-17. Coach Micoli made substitutions to energize his players. Bartoccini +Energia Perugia rallied with determination but ultimately fell 22-25, forcing a fourth set.

Perugia started the decisive fourth set strong (6-4), but Roma quickly responded (9-9). The Black Angels pulled ahead mid-set (14-11), prompting a timeout from the Roma bench due to Perugia's impressive defense from Recchia and effective offense. Upon returning to the court, Fiesoli's ace extended Perugia's lead (18-12). Roma's final push was insufficient; the Black Angels closed out the match with a 25-18 victory.

Several officials attended the event at the Palazzetto dello Sport in Viale Tiziano, including Hon. Luciano Crea (President of the Lazio Region Sports Commission), Hon. Svetlana Celli (President of the Capitoline Assembly), Hon. Ferdinando Bonessio (President of the Rome Capital Sports Commission), Assessor Alessandro Onorato (Assessor for Sport, Tourism, Events, and Fashion of Rome Capital), and Maura Catalani from the Regional School Office.

In the third-place match, Tenaglia Altino Avastese Volley defeated CO.GE. Vesuvio Oplonti 3-1 after an intense and back-and-forth game.

Match Details

BARTOCCINI +ENERGIA PERUGIA – FERRARO-SMI ROMA VOLLEY 3-1 (25-21, 25-22, 22-25, 25-18)

BARTOCCINI +ENERGIA PERUGIA: Biagianti, Martinelli, Nicolini 3, Michieletto 6, Consoli 6, Colombo 4, Recchia (L1), Mancini 5, Fiesoli 10, Grosse Scharmann 22, Ornoch 13, Fratangelo. Not played: Brambilla (L2). Coach: Stefano Micoli. Assistant: Guido Marangi.

FERRARO-SMI ROMA VOLLEY: Perovic 24, Turlà 3, Polesello 6, Bosso 18, Pecorari 3, Biesso 8, Muzi, Martinelli, Baratella (L2), Zannoni (L1), Escamilla 2, Torok. Coach: Adriano Di Peco. Assistant: Francesco Antonazzo.

Perugia Stats: Service errors 11, aces 3, blocks 11, positive reception 41% (excellent 21%), attack 38%, errors 8.

Roma Stats: Service errors 14, aces 5, blocks 7, positive reception 64% (excellent 28%), attack 33%, errors 14.

Set Duration: 28', 30', 29', and 26'. Total: 113'.