In the third match of the quarterfinals of the Italian Men's Volleyball League playoffs, Monza, the team played by Ai Takahashi, faced Civitanova on Sunday, March 17th local time, and lost 2-3 (25-21, 28-30, 25-21, 22-25, 11-15).
Takahashi Ai started in the game and scored 15 points.
First set starting lineup
Monza
OH: Ma (Canada), Takahashi
MB: Galassi (Italy), Di Martino (Italy)
OP: Schwartz (Canada)
S: Cachopa (Brazil)
L: Gaggini (Italy)
Civitanova
OH: Nikolov (Italy), Yant (Cuba)
MB: Sineniese (France), Anzani (Italy)
OP: Zaitsev (Italy)
S: Dececco (Argentina)
L: Barrasso (Italy)
*Positions: OH = outside hitter, MB = middle blocker, OP = opposite, S = setter, L = libero

MVP: OH Marlon Yount
27 points (1 serve, 3 blocks)
Attack Effectiveness Rate 50.00%
OH Ai Takahashi
15 points (5 serves, 1 block)
Attack Effectiveness Rate 16.13%

As a result, Monza's quarterfinal record was 2 wins and 1 loss, and the decision on their semifinal place was postponed to the next match.
The fourth match of the playoff quarter-finals will be held at Monza home grounds at 26:00 on Sunday, March 24th (Japan time).
Italian League Website: https://www.legavolley.it/
Distribution (VBTV, paid): https://www.volleyballworld.tv/home
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