Italy: Countdown to the Del Monte Supercoppa Final Four in Florence!

With just a little more than one day remaining until the 29th edition of Del Monte Supercoppa SuperLega kicks off in Florence, the four competing teams are ready for the first major event of 2024/25 volleyball season.
The competion, which will take place this weekend, and more precisely on September 21 and 22 at Palazzo Wanny, will also mark the opening of the prestigious 80th Serie A Championship!

Semifinals will see Sir Susa Vim Perugia facing off against Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza, followed by an interesting remake of last season’s playoffs semifinals between Itas Trentino and Vero Volley Monza for the second spot in the final.
Do you remember? Monza in that occasion, eliminated super favorite rivals!

Ahead of the competition, the coaches and captains of the four teams shared their thoughts.
Sir Susa Vim Perugia’s coach Angelo Lorenzetti expressed his excitement about the upcoming challenge, scheduled on Saturday at 3.30pm Local Time, emphasizing the adrenaline and thrill that comes with the Supercoppa. He also mentioned that while the event serves as a curtain-raiser for the season, it holds significant importance, and his team is ready to step up as key contenders from the start.
On the other hand, the team captain Simone Giannelli stated that the Supercoppa is a prestigious way to begin the season, highlighting that participation itself reflects the team’s strong performance last year. Facing Piacenza, a team known for its powerful roster, will serve as an excellent early test for Perugia.
On the other side, Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza’s head coach Andrea Anastasi is enthusiastic about the season’s official start.
Alhough his team has undergone considerable changes and is still refining its form, he believes they have what it takes to make a strong showing against one of the toughest rivals, Perugia. Antoine Brizard agree his coach’s sentiments, hoping for a different outcome than his previous experience in the Supercoppa and looking forward to the thrill of this high-level competition.

About second semifinal, scheduled at 6pm Local Time, for Itas Trentino, their coach Fabio Soli acknowledged the importance of reaching the Final Four, which they consider a testament to last season’s efforts. Even though they may not be in peak condition yet, his team is determined to perform at its best, facing a formidable opponent in Vero Volley Monza. Trentino’s new captain Riccardo Sbertoli emphasized the need to stay focused on their own game, taking the opportunity to learn and grow as they kick off the new season.
Vero Volley Monza’s coach Massimo Eccheli recognized the challenge of facing Trentino, a team that clinched the Champions League title last season. Despite not being at their physical peak, Monza is prepared to give all their best in the semifinals, and the team historical captain, Thomas Beretta, also expressed pride in their Supercoppa qualification, sharing his excitement about the upcoming challenge, eager to build on their previous season’s success.

Supercoppa – Detailed Match Schedule:

Semifinals | Saturday, September 21, 2024
• 15.30 (Local Time) | Sir Susa Vim Perugia – Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza (Live on Rai Sport and VBTV)
• 18.00 (Local Time) | Itas Trentino – Vero Volley Monza (Live on Rai Play and VBTV)

Final | Sunday, September 22, 2024
(Live on Rai Sport and VBTV), starting from 18.00 (Local Time)

Palazzo Wanny is set for an intense weekend of great volleyball, with the Del Monte Supercoppa 2024 offering an exciting start to the upcoming new season, that will start next weekend with the advance between Sonepar Padova and Cucine Lube Civitanova scheduled on Saturday, September 28 2024 (8.30pm Local Time).

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