Italy- Superlega 2018/2019

    The sets to Lisinac could do better.

    Favorite players: M: Maxim Mikhaylov, Murilo, Serginho, Aaron Russell, Otavio, Simone Giannelli, Ivan Zaytsev, Tsvetan Sokolov, Michał Kubiak, Mariusz Wlazly, Pawel Zagummy W: Sheilla, Zhu Ting, Natalia, Fe Garay, Fofao, Gabi, Thaisa, Foluke Akinradewo, Wei Qiuyue, Ding Xia, Carli Lloyd, Fabi, Natalia Goncharova, Yuko Sano, Saoris Kimura and Sakoda


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    Vettori :gone: but he's getting there. If he can be consistent Trento could still make this an interesting final.

    Favorite players: M: Maxim Mikhaylov, Murilo, Serginho, Aaron Russell, Otavio, Simone Giannelli, Ivan Zaytsev, Tsvetan Sokolov, Michał Kubiak, Mariusz Wlazly, Pawel Zagummy W: Sheilla, Zhu Ting, Natalia, Fe Garay, Fofao, Gabi, Thaisa, Foluke Akinradewo, Wei Qiuyue, Ding Xia, Carli Lloyd, Fabi, Natalia Goncharova, Yuko Sano, Saoris Kimura and Sakoda


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    If it's the battle of the opposites, Trento will surely lose.

    Favorite players: M: Maxim Mikhaylov, Murilo, Serginho, Aaron Russell, Otavio, Simone Giannelli, Ivan Zaytsev, Tsvetan Sokolov, Michał Kubiak, Mariusz Wlazly, Pawel Zagummy W: Sheilla, Zhu Ting, Natalia, Fe Garay, Fofao, Gabi, Thaisa, Foluke Akinradewo, Wei Qiuyue, Ding Xia, Carli Lloyd, Fabi, Natalia Goncharova, Yuko Sano, Saoris Kimura and Sakoda


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    Congratulations to Modena. They were the better team through and through.:obey:

    Favorite players: M: Maxim Mikhaylov, Murilo, Serginho, Aaron Russell, Otavio, Simone Giannelli, Ivan Zaytsev, Tsvetan Sokolov, Michał Kubiak, Mariusz Wlazly, Pawel Zagummy W: Sheilla, Zhu Ting, Natalia, Fe Garay, Fofao, Gabi, Thaisa, Foluke Akinradewo, Wei Qiuyue, Ding Xia, Carli Lloyd, Fabi, Natalia Goncharova, Yuko Sano, Saoris Kimura and Sakoda


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    Russell+Kovacevic+Van Garderen=21+14+2

    Vettori= 12


    Zaytsev= 25

    Bednorz+Urnaut+Kaliberda=11+10+3


    :white:

    Favorite players: M: Maxim Mikhaylov, Murilo, Serginho, Aaron Russell, Otavio, Simone Giannelli, Ivan Zaytsev, Tsvetan Sokolov, Michał Kubiak, Mariusz Wlazly, Pawel Zagummy W: Sheilla, Zhu Ting, Natalia, Fe Garay, Fofao, Gabi, Thaisa, Foluke Akinradewo, Wei Qiuyue, Ding Xia, Carli Lloyd, Fabi, Natalia Goncharova, Yuko Sano, Saoris Kimura and Sakoda


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    Well, maybe they took Lanza because they needed an Italian receiver?

    They wouldn't have needed an Italian receiver if they've kept Zaytsev as opposite...



    Congrats Modena, deserved victory: despite the fact Trento won two sets straight, I liked Modena's game more, especially in the use of the middle (I agree the intesa with Lisinac isn't very good – yet, I hope).


    Zaytsev and Holt great, but Micah imho deserved the MVP for his game in general and his serve specifically.


    Today I didn't like Giannelli very much, but his short serve has been very effective in this Supercup.

    I wish one of the Trentino wing hitters become more stable. Preferably the opposite but neither Russell or Kovacevic is also that consistent to begin with so one of the five OHs could help Trento.


    I am still conflicted with Vettori. He's turning more and more into an in-system opposite but unlike similar players... maybe Matt Anderson, he offers little else to the club besides fan letters?!? :lol:


    I want Nelli to start over him but then... The defense flows better with Vettori and he seems more the type who can stay at 40-60% attack while Nelli can fluctuate to 20-80% which can be worse.


    I feel bad for the Candellaro. I'm starting to like him. His serve can send chills. Unfortunately, his specialty went ballistic at the end. It could've help in chasing the lead but just wasn't there. I hope he finds that calm under pressure.


    For Giannelli, i truly hope he finds his rhythm. Kovacevic and Russell are finding it easy to connect with him but he had to search for others or he will get stuck to his old ways forever and never evolve like Travica.


    Christenson is already moving past him from and under Velasco should improve even further. I hope he finds the rivalry a challenge to his own directorship. Competition is after all good for innovation. Daldello can't compete with him so he have to look outside to trigger it.

    Favorite players: M: Maxim Mikhaylov, Murilo, Serginho, Aaron Russell, Otavio, Simone Giannelli, Ivan Zaytsev, Tsvetan Sokolov, Michał Kubiak, Mariusz Wlazly, Pawel Zagummy W: Sheilla, Zhu Ting, Natalia, Fe Garay, Fofao, Gabi, Thaisa, Foluke Akinradewo, Wei Qiuyue, Ding Xia, Carli Lloyd, Fabi, Natalia Goncharova, Yuko Sano, Saoris Kimura and Sakoda


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    Edited once, last by Rains ().

    about Nelli and Vettori, I agree about the attack%, but I think Vettori is terrible in defense..


    I liked Candellaro too.

    In general, Trento blocked very well in this Supercup, I must say!

    Let's give all the teams some time to adjust. Modena and Trento showed Lube and Perugia that they're not alone..that's the most interesting thing of the weekend 8)

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    I wonder what happened to Giannelli's backup in Lube. He's supposed to play as reserve for Bruno but D'Hulst is in the lineup instead of him.


    To be quite frank, I have never seen anything special with him. He's too nervous for this level and I was surprised Lube hired him. He can't even put a serve in when Lorenzetti puts him to serve for Lanza. :white:

    I read they are looking for better occasions. It is better for him to play more but as Bruno's backup it wasn't the case!

    Seems like Jiri Kovar is the biggest wild card among the italians without a club(if lube let him go.)


    His release from his doping punishment is a month and a half away. Perugia would've the most to gain if they can sign him. Trento second. Modena have nothing to gain, I think. Maybe Lube can re-sign him to keep other clubs from becoming stronger.

    Favorite players: M: Maxim Mikhaylov, Murilo, Serginho, Aaron Russell, Otavio, Simone Giannelli, Ivan Zaytsev, Tsvetan Sokolov, Michał Kubiak, Mariusz Wlazly, Pawel Zagummy W: Sheilla, Zhu Ting, Natalia, Fe Garay, Fofao, Gabi, Thaisa, Foluke Akinradewo, Wei Qiuyue, Ding Xia, Carli Lloyd, Fabi, Natalia Goncharova, Yuko Sano, Saoris Kimura and Sakoda


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    It takes time for Perugia and Lube to build chemistry among their new rosters. Once their spikers get used to the new setter, they'll be fine. I don't think Trentino or Modena are good enough to challenge Perugia or Lube in the near future, either in league or CEV.