Πανδαισία βόλευ στην Ιταλία (video)

Στην Ιταλία αναμένεται να διεξαχθούν μεγάλα παιχνίδια μέχρι την ανάδειξη της πρωταθλήτριας ομάδας. Στην Ιταλία Τρεντίνο και Κούνεο αρχίζουν τις μάχες για τον τίτλο αφού ξεμπέρδεψαν με Μασεράτα και Τρεβίζο αντίστοιχα στην ημιτελική φάση (3-1 στις νίκες):
Πάρτε μια γεύση από αγώνα της ημιτελικής μάχης για να καταλάβετε τι πρόκειται να ακολουθήσει μέχρι την ανάδειξη της πρωταθλήτριας ομάδας στο κορυφαίο ίσως πρωτάθλημα του κόσμο.

Φωτογραφίες από το 2009 CEV Orlen European Championships

Friendly games

Zinella Bologna: The three Argentine players Facundo Conte, Uriarte and Ocampo, Bologna is ready to play its first friendly games: The team will be in Massa Carrara on the 11th of September then it will face Cavriago (venue to be decided soon) on the 16th and two days later it will host Massa Carrara.

Bjelica back. The Wolves of S.Croce challenge Italian champs

Copra Piacenza: The first team to challenge the Italian champs will be the wolves of Santa Croce. The friendly game will take place on Thursday 27 at 5pm in the PalaBanca gym. Meanwhile, Bjelica has returned from his international duties. Sequeria will be back on Monday and Bravo next Friday.

Bernardi "good fitness and individual technique"

Pallavolo Padova: We are just over ten days away from the beginning of Padova's season and coach Bernardi shared a few words with us:

"We have a detailed program, precise and specific. At the beginning the preparation will not be the same for everyone as some have had more rest than others. Our first target is to work well during the pre-season preparation to get to a good fitness level and individual technique".

Six new partners for Padova

Pallavolo Padova: Padova Volley continues to be strengthened thanks to the arrival of six new sponsors. These are: BELVEDERE COSTRUZIONI, DUBBIZERO, PADANA EDILE, PITTARELLO CALZATURE SPA, PROSYSTEM ITALIA and VENPA.

Fenili stays in Massa

Massa could certainly not face the coming season without a precious player like Riccardo Fenili. The solid classy captain extended his contract.

“I’ve never had any doubts – said Fenili about his contract renewal – I started something with Massa last year and, given the character I have, it was normal that I would want to stay here, to fight for my region in the Serie A”.

Three-year extension for sponsor Mikasa

The Verona team will wear the shirt signed Mikasa for the ninth consecutive season. Indeed, the prestigious brand signed a new three-year deal with the club.

The “Gelateria Callipo Cup” begins

Tonno Callipo Vibo Valentia: ùTomorrow afternoon the “Gelateria Callipo Cup” will begin. This will involve the Pre Juniors teams of Italy, the Club Italia, the Brazilian Pre Juniors national team and Vibo’s under20 team with a couple of the most representative players of the region.

Paparoni goes back home

After a year loan at Montichiari, Alessandro Paparoni i back home in Macerata. Born in 1981, 191cm tall, Alessandro came up in Macerata, where he won all the trophies there was to win. He made it at international level too, taking part in the Olympic Games in Beijing. Paparoni is currently recovering from a shoulder injury.

“The injury was quite serious – said Alessandro – but the operation went very well and I am now working real hard to get back in shape as soon as possible. My target is to be able to work with the rest of the guys when we start preparing for the new season”.

'Giacomelli Arredamenti', new sponsor for Verona

'Giacomelli Arredamenti' (Giacomelli furniture) becomes sponsor in sport for the first time of its history, and to do so it chose the yellow and blu of Verona.

Roma choose Subiela as middleblocker

José Javier Subiela will be one of Roma's two starting middleblockers for the coming season. José had an excellent season with Santa Croce and he won the European Championships with Spain in 2007 under coach Anastasi's orders.

"I arrive in a big city that follows volleyball a lot - said Subiela - I believe the team put together is better than the one that knocked us out of the playoffs last season".

Coach Montagnani: "We will enjoy ourselves in the league"

The Taranto coach, Paolo Montagnani, is satisfied with the summer moves the team made on the market: "I think ours is one of the club that made the better moves so far. We can be satisfied. We did fine with the budget we had and most importantly we signed the players we wanted, we didn't have to go for second choices. We will soon complete the starting six with a 4 and 2 middleblockers. We will aim on motivated players with a long career ahead of them rather than on demanding and expensive athletes".

Setter Groppi arrives from California

Michele Groppi will be Verona's second setter for the upcoming season. Born in 1986 in Genova, he came up in Modena before flying to the states to play four years in University in California.

"When I passed my A-levels, I moved to California, to the university of Stanford - explained Groppi - I had this great opportunity to get a grant thanks to volleyball. That is how I visited many places, be that for my studies or my volleyball games. I went to Israel, China, South America, Canada, it's been a great experience, a very important one. I've always followed the Italian league and I'm thrilled to have been called by Verona".

Coach Lorenzo Bernardi excited by new challenge

Padova's new coach has been officially unveiled today. As a player, he won tons of trophies during his record 24 years in the Serie A. An icon in Italian volleyball, he was the one to score the point that handed Italy its first world title against Cuba. In the league and cup, he scored a staggering 8.607 points. He will now face a new challenge.

"I am happy to be here because me and this club have a lot in common - said Bernardi - The targets of the city are the same as mine. We will do our best to put together a competitive team to enjoy a good season".

Loris Mani in Modena

Trenkwalder Modena: After two seasons played at the highest level in Montichiari, Loris Mani decided to sign for Modena. Loris helped the club to 7th place in 2007-08 and 6th place this season. During his spell at the club, Loris also made it to the national team, making his debut on the 11th of November 2007.

Nacci is Montagnani's assistant

Stamplast Taranto: Vincenzo Nacci has been appointed Taranto's assistant coach. Born in the same region, in Ostuni, Vincenzo started off in the youth department of his hometown before moving to Taranto in 2001-02. He also worked in feminine volleyball with Ostuni and San Pietro Vernotico. He came back to men's volley in 2005 with Corigliano, where he was in charge of the youth department and was then named Giuliani's assistant. Last year, his experience as head coach, still in Corigliano, did not last long as the club faced great financial difficulties and couldn't take part in the championship.

"I can't deny that I am proud to have been called to work with Taranto" said Montagnani's new assistant.

Under 13 beat Treviso for Regional title

Antonveneta Padova: Coach Antonio Casarin defined it “the most unexpected victory but the greatest of all as coach too”. They realized indeed an unbelievable achievement, beating Treviso with a team put together only last September. It finished on a 3-1 score (23-25; 25-17; 18-25; 17-25). “I am extremely happy because this is the right reward at the end of a beautiful season" added the coach. The main players that made the difference were Zoppellari and Bassanello.

TIM Junior League: Macerata, Cuneo, Treviso in semi final

In the second day of the Junior League in Sestola, Treviso remains ther only unbeaten team. Dolfo and co are already qualified for the semi finals but they will play for group first place on Sunday. In group F, Macerata and Cuneo are also through to the semis, as they tallied both 5 points following tie break wins against Modena.

The holders Treviso swept Montichiari 3-0 despite a tough encounter. Fondrieschi and co even had 4 set points in the second set, which eventually ended 29-27 for Treviso. Trento bounced back following the opening game defeat with a 3-1 victory over Vibo Valentia. Spiker Lanza was key in the clutch time.

All the group F games took place in the afternoon. Cuneo won in straight sets against Brugherio, while Modena was close to the breakthrough again, surrendering only at the tie-break. The last group games will be played on Sunday.

TIM JUNIOR LEAGUE 2009 – STATS

GROUP E

CASSE RURALI TRENTINE TRENTO – TONNO CALLIPO VIBO VALENTIA 3-1 (25-21; 23.25; 25-11; 25-13)

Casse Rurali Trentine Trento: Gallosti (L), Bassi 12, Morelli 15, Valsecchi 8, Drago 2, Fedrizzi 12, Lanza 22. Aprea 0, Buzzelli 3. Dnp. Corradini, Castagna, Chiodega, Thei (2° L). Coach. Burattini

Tonno Callipo Vibo Valentia: Crigna 8, Mandolito 15, Mignolo (L), Esposito 0, Ammendola 0, Schipilliti 4, Marra 8. Maiorana F. 0, Sacco 6. Dnp. Palmieri, Montesanti. Coach. Torchia

SISLEY TREVISO – ACQUA PARADISO GABECA MONTICHIARI 3-0 (29-27; 25-14; 25-16)

Sisley Treviso: Bortolozzo 13, Candellaro 5, Dolfo 12, Vanin (L), Moro 5, Vedovotto 13, Sabbi 15. Dnp. Beretta, Campagnol, Merotto, Calderan, Sorato (2° L).Coach. Zanin.

Acqua Paradiso Gabeca Montichiari: Vescovi (L), Mor 5, Rodella 11, Fondrieschi 1, Bartoli 12, Zito 2, Giacobbo 0. Testagrossa Y. 1, Franzoni 1, Negri 0, Testagrossa L. 0. Dnp. Meani, Lorini (2° L).Coach. Simoni.

GROUP F

BRE BANCA LANNUTTI CUNEO – DIAVOLI ROSA BRUGHERIO 3-0 (25-14; 25-18; 25-11)

Bre Banca Lannutti Cuneo: Casarin 11, Coscione 6, Dutto 6, Montagna (L), Bolla 13, Ghibaudo 11, Rossi 7. Marchisio 0, Mazzone 1. Dnp. Mastroianni, Giraudo, Donzella. Coach. Petrelli.

Diavoli Rosa Brugherio: Pelliccia 8, Beggiolin 2, Mandis 5, Tangherloni 1, Morato 9, Barsi 1, Procopio (L). Buratti 2, Levati 0, Priore 2, De Berardinis 0. Coach. Durand.

LUBE BANCA MARCHE MACERATA – TRENKWALDER ANDERLINI MODENA 3-2 (25-11; 22-25; 25-15; 25-27; 15-7)

Lube Banca Marche Macerata: Pesaresi (L), Musillo 13, Giavelli 17, Rispoli 21, Piccinini 14, Pambianchi 16, Marchiani 4. Boncompagni 0, Nardi 0, Medei. Dnp: Sardone, Marcatili. Coach. Burattini

Trenkwalder Anderlini Modena: Krumins 6, Bigarelli A. 5, Lodi 4, Magnanini 5, Bartoli18, Mazzali 15, Ciabattini (L). Pinelli 0, Bigarelli L. 2, Di Bernardo 0, Tavernari 1. Dnp. Domati, Garuti. Coach. Benedetti

TIM JUNIOR LEAGUE RESULTS AND FIXTURES

Friday 29 May

Casse Rurali Trentine Trento - Acqua Paradiso Gabeca Montichiari 1-3 (17-25; 15-25; 25-22; 16-25)

Sisley Treviso - Tonno Callipo Vibo Valentia 3-0 (25-18; 25-16; 25-17)

Bre Banca Lannutti Cuneo - Trenkwalder Anderlini Modena 3-2 (25-23; 19-25; 25-22; 17-25; 20-18)

Lube Banca Marche Macerata - Diavoli Rosa Brugherio 3-0 (25-14; 25-20; 25-22)

Saturday 30 May

Casse Rurali Trentine Trento - Tonno Callipo Vibo Valentia 3-1 (25-21; 23.25; 25-11; 25-13)

Sisley Treviso - Acqua Paradiso Gabeca Montichiari 3-0 (29-27; 25-14; 25-16)

Bre Banca Lannutti Cuneo - Diavoli Rosa Brugherio 3-0 (25-14; 25-18; 25-11)

Lube Banca Marche Macerata - Trenkwalder Anderlini Modena 3-2(25-11; 22-25; 25-15; 25-27; 15-7)

Sunday 31 May

11.30 Acqua Paradiso Gabeca Montichiari - Tonno Callipo Vibo Valentia

15.30 Sisley Treviso - Casse Rurali Trentine Trento

17.30 Bre Banca Lannutti Cuneo - Lube Banca Marche Macerata

19.30 Diavoli Rosa Brugherio - Trenkwalder Anderlini Modena

Monday 1 June

11.30 Game for 7th place

14.00 Game for 5th place

16.00 Semi final (1st Group E – 2nd Group F)

18.00 Semi final (2nd Group E – 1st Group F)

Tuesday 2 June

11.30 Finale 3°/4° posto (perdenti semifinali)

16.00 Finale 1°/2° posto (vincenti semifinali) DIFFERED on SKY SPORT 2 Thursday 4 June at 4pm

STANDINGS
GROUP E: Sisley Treviso 6, Casse Rurali Trentine Trento 3, Acqua Paradiso Gabeca Montichiari 3, Tonno Callipo Vibo Valentia 0.

GROUP F: Lube Banca Marche Macerata 5, Bre Banca Lannutti Cuneo 5, Trenkwalder Anderlini Modena 2, Diavoli Rosa Brugherio 0

H. Zlatanov: Best player of Piacenza

Piacenza won the historical title. Hristo Zlatanov was the main star of Piacenza's triumph. He became the top scorer of the playoffs with 215 points!

Zlatanov made these points in 13 play-off games that makes it an overall 1318 points, sending Alessandro Fei in second place. If we take into account the whole league season: Regular season and playoffs, Zlatanov is still top of the chart. Since 1999-2000, he has scored 4.811 points, a hundred more than Wout Wijmans for example. Zlatanov could make much more points in the season, but problems with calf did not allow him to play several weeks. H. Zlatanov scored 99 points in the final series while M. Kazyiski from Trento brought 91 points to his team.

Hristo Zlatanov (Copra Nordmeccanica Piacenza): "It's been a thrilling series. It's incredible to win the title after 5 games as tight as this. We have been working hard for 9 months and here is the result. It's an amazing feeling, we have been waiting for a long time for it and now we can enjoy it".