In the first match of the Italian Men's Volleyball League playoff final, Monza, the team Takahashi Ai plays for, faced Perugia on Thursday, April 18th local time and lost 1-3 (25-27, 18-25, 25-23, 23-25).
Takahashi Ai started the game and scored 18 points.
First set starting lineup
Monza
OH: Ma (Canada), Takahashi
MB: Galassi (Italy), Di Martino (Italy)
OP: Lepki (Canada)
S: Cachopa (Brazil)
L: Gazzini (Italy)
Perugia
OH: Semeniuk (Poland), Plotnicki (Ukraine)
MB: Flavio (Brazil), Russo (Italy)
OP: Bentara (Tunisia)
S: Giannelli (Italy)
L: Coraci (Italy)
*Positions: OH = outside hitter, MB = middle blocker, OP = opposite, S = setter, L = libero
MVP: S Simone Giannelli
OH Ai Takahashi
18 points (1 serve, 1 block)
As a result, Monza now has a total record of 0 wins and 1 loss in finals.
The second leg of the playoff final will be held at Monza home grounds from 10:15pm on Sunday, April 21st (Japan time).
Italian League Website: https://www.legavolley.it/
Distribution (VBTV, paid): https://www.volleyballworld.tv/home
Post-match interview with Ai Takahashi
Photo: Legavolleyball.it
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