As many as three SuperLega Credem Banca semifinalists may become known in Italy on Sunday. While the tied quarterfinal series between Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza and Allianz Milan, the only one to have its third leg on Saturday, will for sure be extended to at least four matches, it is quite possible that all three of the other best-of-five playoffs end with their third games on Sunday, as one side in each of them leads the series by two wins to none.
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Published 08:46, 15 Mar 2024
“The playoffs are very complicated. Every match is a new story. For the moment, I'm happy to have all the responsibility they've given me and which I also believe I've earned. I just think to win. We all want to win and we know how important the next match against Milan is. The nine blocks in game two are in the past. The important thing is to have won that match. No doubt, there's still a very difficult challenge ahead of us.” Robertlandy Simon, middle blocker of Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza
“We are going to Piacenza aware that we have not made the most of the opportunities to play in front of our fans. They know they have conceded something to an opponent who certainly didn't need it. We recognize that Piacenza played a great match, but we are also aware that everything is still at stake in this quarterfinal. We have now overcome the home-court factor, so I say that it will truly be a fight to the death.” Roberto Piazza, head coach of Allianz Milan
“The series isn't over and we have to keep our feet on the ground.” Marko Podrascanin, middle blocker and captain of Itas Trentino Trento
“We will go to Trento for a very difficult match, but we are convinced of our abilities and it showed in game two. Certainly the defeat was a blow, but we recovered, we are working hard to improve the things that didn't go well for us, and on Sunday we will go there to show it. Our goal is to bring the series back to the PalaPanini. Winning on Sunday in Trento would give us the chance to play at home in front of our big fans again.” Tommaso Rinaldi, outside hitter of Valsa Group Modena
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“Now we have our backs against the wall both in the SuperLega and in the Champions League, but we take this situation calmly and with the awareness that, to beat certain opponents of such great quality, we must do certain things better.” Gianlorenzo Blengini, head coach of Cucine Lube Civitanova
“It was important to have won the second game as well, but it's not over yet, because now another battle awaits us.” Marco Gaggini, libero of Mint Vero Volley Monza
“We have three opportunities to earn the third victory of the series. It's not about doing it immediately - we want to do it by playing a good game.” Angelo Lorenzetti, head coach of Sir Susa Vim Perugia
“The season is not over! We must think of game three as if it were the first match of the year - with humility, a lot of work and suffering during training to be able to express our best game on the court.” Radostin Stoytchev, head coach of Rana Verona