Surreal third set for Trento: they were leading like 16-9, then Abdel Aziz went to serve and he left at 17-16 for Milano, with I think 3 (or even 4) direct ace, one slash ball earned, and – most incredible of all – the 16th point made again by Abdel Aziz... with a dig!
After that, it was all Milano, that won 25-20 
(and now is leading 2-1)
The good thing for me is that I have Abdel Aziz on fantavolley 
I'm watching Latina - Verona... As usual, when he plays for Latina (and only for Latina) Sasa Starovic is a top player
Marko was rested for the third set. No surprise that was a much closer set.
Thanks to Aaron's great game again I have to say. Both Berger and Ivan played badly(Ivan once again payed great serve and block however) because Della Lunga had an injury(wound somewhere on his toes???) so he was the only in-form OH on that line up today.
That was incredible !
Why can't we watch two matches at the same time? Disappointed by Padova! I was expecting better performance from them.
Lube just escaped losing points by the mistakes of Vibo. Worst receiving performance by them I've seen in recent years. Sander and Christenson's service performances were the only positives. I'm afraid Sokolov's injury is serious
Edit: Abdel Aziz sealed the deal! Milano beat Trentino
I'm ok with Padova losing, they have to put all their efforts to play their best volleyball ever on the next match vs Perugia in three days, for the Italian Cup 
Milano played very good as I expected, but I was also expecting something more by Trento: I wouldn't say there is someone that actually played badly on our side (probably only De Pandis disappointed me today, while in the Supercup he was one of the best imho), but on the other hand nobody played that great.
Curious that few days ago Mosna was complaining that Milano promised them to keep using Galassi as titular and then took both Averill and Piano: today Galassi joined the match at the end of the 4th set and rocked during the tie break (two blocks in a row from 7-7 to 7-9 for Milan, for example). Be careful about what you wish for, Mosna (I'm kidding of course, I was sad as well that Galassi won't be titular this year, even if unlike Mosna what I care at the moment is the NT, not his possible future in Trento)
Anyway, we need to be more brilliant, or Monza will beat us as well.
So, Sander did play as titular? I read there was a possibility for that but I didn't understand if it was for Kovar physical problems or technical choices.
I'm crossing my finger to finally have the matches on demand on Sportube, I wanna catch up!
EDIT: I forgot to ask what happened to Sokolov! I read ankle injury?
Does anyone know if Lucas Yoder's still with Padova?
Does anyone know if Lucas Yoder's still with Padova?
I read he will be send elsewhere (destination unknown)
Della Lunga lost a lot of blood from his foot (not sure if he cut a finger).
Btw you guys shall follow Serie A1 players on IG: basically everyone is injured. 
I watched Latina-Verona till the fourth set. Savani was simply outstanding.
I read he will be send elsewhere (destination unknown)
Thanks! That's too bad. I thought he would have a pretty good season in Italy, maybe he's not ready to the level of play.
Thanks! That's too bad. I thought he would have a pretty good season in Italy, maybe he's not ready to the level of play.
I have great expectations from the very first time I saw this guy in 2013!
Sokolov - sprained ankle
Kovar was simply terrible in all aspects. I think Sander will continue as a starting OH for Lube
Yes ı will follow Padova's Coppa Italia performance
I saw Sokolov stats and I guess he injured very early in the match?
So Medei was free to use who he wanted...
Anyway, I would keep Kovar safe for the important moments, to be honest. I don't think he can handle a whole season a titular, but he proved more than once he can be the crucial 'equilibrium' man when it counts.
About Yoder, is it possible the problem wasn't in the technique but in the character or something like that?
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I saw Sokolov stats and I guess he injured very early in the match?
So Medei was free to use who he wanted...
Anyway, I would keep Kovar safe for the important moments, to be honest. I don't think he can handle a whole season a titular, but he proved more than once he can be the crucial 'equilibrium' man when it counts.
About Yoder, is it possible the problem wasn't in the technique but in the character or something like that?
It could be, he's a very good OH but not the best teammate. I don't like his body language on the court.
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Andata 15 ottobre 2017
Diatec Trentino – Revivre Milano 2-3
Sir Safety Conad Perugia – Kioene Padova 3-0
Azimut Modena – BCC Castellana Grotte 3-0
Gi Group Monza – Biosì Sora 3-
Tonno Callipo Calabria Vibo Valentia – Cucine Lube Civitanova 1-3
Bunge Ravenna – LPR Piacenza 2-3
Taiwan Excellence Latina – Calzedonia Verona 2-3
3 tie breaks, and they all ended bad for the home team
Abdel Aziz amazing service run: from 10-16 to 17-16, 3 aces, 2 free ball earned, and the last point is a masterpiece 
https://youtu.be/D0SWqe0sD-c
I have the impression De Pandis was too advanced inside the court while receiving...
Italian Cup quarter final this evening, with Perugia-Padova, Monza-Trento, Lube-Ravenna. 8.30 pm on Sportube.
Tomorrow Modena-Verona (on paper, the most interesting one, even if I'm more scared for Trento-Monza obviously... and I can't watch the match this evening 
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Tomorrow Modena-Verona (on paper, the most interesting one, even if I'm more scared for Trento-Monza obviously... and I can't watch the match this evening
Why are you more scared for Monza?
Because I'm a Trentino fan and so far we played so and so (or better, we have very good moment but also bad moments and 'regular' moments) and on the other hand Monza is playing quite effectively.
Don't get me wrong, I'm absolutely positive that Trento has all the potential to beat Monza, but at the moment I don't think it's granted we will express enough of this potential. Obviously I'm hoping we will 
here is one match for you
Tell me how they do this?
Scarpetta, I read it now, and the link brings to an empty page...
BTW, all the 'big' took the pass for the Final4 with a 3-0.
I've only watched the first set of Trento so I can't say much more, beside being obviously happy we (Trento) finally grab a victory, and for me the most important one since the beginning of the season 
Looking at the stats, we finally rocked from the 9 meters, 10 aces and 'only' 15 errors (Vettori 4 aces and 3 errors).
Final4:
Trento-Perugia
Lube-Modena/Verona
Did anyone see Tsvetan Sokolov warming up for the match while being filmed on IG live? 
Coppa Italia matches yesterday are now available on demand and their own time. 