In the 11th round of the second half of the Italian Men's Volleyball League, Milan, where Ishikawa Yuki plays, played against Perugia on Sunday, March 3rd (local time) and won 3-2 (25-22, 25-27, 17-25, 25-23, 15-13). Ishikawa Yuki contributed to the victory with a team-high 20 points and was also selected as MVP.
First set starting lineup
Milan
OH: Kaziyski (Bulgaria), Ishikawa
MB: Vitelli (Italy), Rosell (Argentina)
OP: Regels (Belgium)
S: Porro (Italy)
L: Catania (Italy)
Perugia
OH: Leon (Poland), Plotnicki (Ukraine)
MB: Sole (Argentina/Italy), Flavio (Brazil)
OP: Bentara (Tunisia)
S: Giannelli (Italy)
L: Coraci (Italy)
*Positions: OH = outside hitter, MB = middle blocker, OP = opposite, S = setter, L = libero
MVP: OH Ishikawa Yuki
20 points (3 serves, 1 block)
Attack effectiveness rate 27.59%
Milan finished the regular season in 6th place with a record of 12 wins, 10 losses and 38 points.
As a result, Milan will face third-placed Piacenza in the playoff quarter-finals. The first team to win three games will advance to the semi-finals.
The first leg of the quarter-finals will be held at Piacenza home grounds at 28:30 on Wednesday, March 6th (Japan time).
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Toshiki's comment
Full set victory over Coppari Italian champion Perugia!
So far this season, Perugia have won two games and lost one, all in full sets.
Milan is really strong against Perugia.
MVP Ishikawa gave a spectacular performance.
He especially showed an overwhelming presence with his serve, scoring three aces and a considerable number of breaks.
Also, it was thrilling when he took the set with a powerful spike at 24-23 break in the fourth set, knocking aside three opponents' blocks.
But Leon's serve from Perugia was also amazing. He had six aces and two five-consecutive breaks, and he looked like a real final boss.
If they advance through the playoffs, I think they will meet again in the semi-finals, and I think they will step up their game in the playoffs, so Milan will be expected to show even more quality than they are now.
The key to this is probably Kaziyski. He was replaced by Melgarejo midway through the match, but I would love to see him awaken in the playoffs.
But for now, the quarter-final against Piacenza awaits.
Although they won the Coppari Italia quarterfinals, Real Madrid, who was not there at that time, has returned. It will be interesting to see how they will play against Piacenza with him back.
I will also be heading to the site for the first race!!!
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