#Superlega: Padova and Monza extend the series, Lube join Modena in semifinal!

Padova and Monza extend the series, Lube join Modena in semifinal: Perugia and Trentino have suffered defeats in the playoff quarterfinal series.
After the difficult match in the CEV Champions League semifinals and the tie break defeat against Zenit Kazan, Perugia have suffered another defeat, with the same result. This time, they were beaten by Monza in five sets and they will have to play one more game to decide the series to claim a semifinal spot (photogallery of the match avaible).
Oleh Plotnyskiy had a good performance, scoring 29 points, while Donovan Dzavoronok added 21 points. On the other side, Wilfredo Leon was the top scorer with 23, while Aleksandar Atanasijevic had 19.
However, the biggest surprise was caused by Padova: the seventh in the standings ended the match in straight sets against Trentino, without the injured Kovacevic. Three players had the same number of points: Louati, Volpato and Torres scored 11 points each. Arron Russell and Luca Vettori were the top scorers in Trentino with 12 points each.
In the third match of quarterfinals Lube Civitanova have downed Verona to advance to the semifinals and to join Modena. Osmany Juantorena was the top scorer in Lube with 16 points, while Sokolov and Simon, MVP of the match added 15 points each and Leal ended the match with 14. On the other side Stephen Boyer scored 20 points and Matey Kaziyski 17.

Now, Modena are waiting for the winner of Perugia – Monza clash, while Lube will meet the winner of Padova – Trentino match, both scheduled on next saturday.

2018/19 SuperLega Credem Banca playoff quarterfinals – game 2:

Already Played:
Revivre Axopower Milano (5) – Azimut Leo Shoes Modena (4) 1-3 (25:17, 20:25, 21:25,20:25), serie 0-2

Vero Volley Monza – Sir Safety Conad Perugia 3-2 (25:17, 25:27, 25:20, 22:25, 15:12), serie 1-1 —GALLERY—
Vero Volley Monza: Orduna 2, Plotnytskyi 29, Beretta 3, Ghafour 13, Dzavoronok 21, Yosifov 11, Rizzo (L), Galliani 0, Arasomwan 1. N.E. Calligaro, Botto, Buti, Buchegger. Coach. Soli.
Sir Safety Conad Perugia: De Cecco 0, Lanza 13, Podrascanin 9, Atanasijevic 19, Leon Venero 23, Ricci 6, Della Lunga (L), Piccinelli (L), Colaci (L), Seif 0, Galassi 0, Hoag 0. N.E. Berger, Hoogendoorn. Coach. Bernardi.
MVP: Plotnytskyi.

Kioene Padova – Itas Trentino 3-0 (25:22, 26:24, 25:22) serie 1-1
Kioene Padova: Travica 2, Louati 11, Polo 7, Torres 11, Barnes 9, Volpato 11, Bassanello (L), Lazzaretto 0, Danani La Fuente (L), Cottarelli 0. N.E. Premovic, Sperandio, Cirovic. Coach. Baldovin.
Itas Trentino: Giannelli 3, Van Garderen 1, Candellaro 3, Vettori 12, Russell 12, Lisinac 6, De Angelis (L), Grebennikov (L), Codarin 1, Nelli 0, Cavuto 2. N.E. Kovacevic, Daldello. Coach. Lorenzetti.
MVP: Travica.

Calzedonia Verona – Cucine Lube Civitanova 1-3 (20:25, 23:25, 25:21, 17:25) serie 0-2
Calzedonia Verona: Spirito 3, Manavinezhad 5, Solé 7, Boyer 20, Kaziyski 17, Alletti 4, Giuliani (L), Marretta 0, De Pandis (L), Sharifi 2. N.E. Magalini, Birarelli, Pinelli. Coach. Grbic.
Cucine Lube Civitanova: Mossa De Rezende 2, Juantorena 16, Simon 15, Sokolov 15, Leal 14, Cester 4, Marchisio (L), Cantagalli 0, Balaso (L), Kovar 1, Massari 0. N.E. Stankovic, Diamantini, D’Hulst. Coach. De giorgi.
MVP: Simon.

GAME 1
Cucine Lube Civitanova (3) – Calzedonia Verona (6) 3-2 (32:30, 25:20, 22:25, 23:25, 18:16)
Sir Safety Conad Perugia (1) – Vero Volley Monza (8) 3-0 (31:29, 25:16, 25:11)
Itas Trentino (2) – Kioene Padova (7) 3-0 (25:21, 25:20, 25:23)
Azimut Leo Shoes Modena (4) – Revivre Axopower Milano (5) 3-0 (25:20, 25:14, 27:25)