The winning debuts of Italian giants Trentino Itas and Sir Safety Susa Perugia on Thursday have set the scene for the 2022 Men’s Club World Champs semifinals as the Europeans have not only advanced to the medal round, but also confirmed the presence of two Brazilian teams in the final stage of the tournament.
Men's Club World Championship 2022
Italians start strong and make it to the semis in Betim
Trentino and Perugia succeed in their opening matches and will fight for medals at the Club World Championship
Published 02:36, 09 Dec 2022
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Sbertoli and Michieletto celebrate a point for Trentino
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Kaziyski overcomes Paykan's block
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Russo and Leon attempt to stop Vôlei Renata's Lucas Borges at the net