Volleyball comeback aspiration in Cuneo: Meeting set for Thursday at the athletic center, delving into the volleyball chronicles
Preparing for volleyball's SuperLega promotion fight. After clinching a three-set win in the A2 playoff final game 1 on Sunday at the San Filippo in Brescia, Ma Acqua S.Bernardo Cuneo is one step closer to securing the promotion talk. They'll have their chance to seal the deal this Thursday at 8 PM (local time) in their home court, Palazzetto.
In the heat of the first game, the Cuneo squad held their ground against the high-octane atmosphere, backed by a swarming crowd not seen for nearly three decades. Even the impressive 155 fans traveling from Cuneo contributed to their victory, rallying captain Sottile and company to a hard-fought triumph. The night was dedicated to Brazilian spiker Maciel, who injured his shoulder during warm-ups. Despite the hospital visit and observation, Maciel made it back to Cuneo, accompanied by the president of Cuneo Volley, Gabriele Costamagna.
Game 1 was a solid victory, but, as Lorenzo Codarin points out, it's best to move on. With Brescia's nine missed serves, muddled blocking, and off-target attacks, it's not difficult to envision a more formidable performance by Cuneo, showcasing their typical serving pressure, meticulous reception, solid defense, and improved blocking. The Cuneesi dominated the first two sets but were pushed to their limits by the Tucani, who nearly staged a comeback similar to Prata di Pordenone in the semifinal game 1. But Cuneo, at 21-21, made the critical decisions.
"If we maintain this level of play, it will be hard to keep up with us," states Codarin, who shone with 12 points, 3 blocks, and a 90% attack efficiency. "Brescia didn't play their best volleyball, and they'll come out fighting on Thursday to force a game 3; we need to be ready from the first serve." On the third set: "We managed to turn it around following the coach's instructions; we wanted it more." On the Cuneo fans: "They're our SuperLega crowd—they give us an incredible boost and help us take our game to the next level."
As thousands of fans gear up for a potentially historic night in Cuneo on Thursday, the Palazzetto box office offers tickets today and tomorrow from 5:30 to 7:30 PM or online through liveticket.it. The SuperLega playoffs currently feature Itas Trentino versus Gas Sales Piacenza in the semifinals, but the exact matchups of lower-division playoffs may not include Cuneo competing against Brescia. For the most up-to-date matchups, consult the official SuperLega schedule directly.
- The average number of points scored by Lorenzo Codarin during the match was impressive, with 12 points, 3 blocks, and a 90% attack efficiency.
- Despite Maciel's injury that required a hospital visit, he managed to discharge himself and rejoin his team in Cuneo, showcasing a special team spirit.
- Especially for the upcoming final game, the instructions on serving pressure, meticulous reception, solid defense, and improved blocking will be crucial for Cuneo to maintain their advantage over Brescia.
