Perugia’s Pathway to the Final Four

On the other side of the draw, a thrilling all-Polish face-off awaits as Jastrzebski Wegiel, last year’s runners-up to Trento, prepare to take on Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie. Shifting focus back to Perugia, the squad led by Angelo Lorenzetti only required two sets in the return leg of their quarter-final clash held on familiar ground at the Pala Barton against a defiant Mint Vero Volley Monza side. The Rosablù club dared to dream after clinching the second set (25-23), but soon found themselves dwindling under the relentless onslaught of aces and blocks unleashed by the formidable Block Devils.

Yuki Ishikawa emerged as the undisputed MVP of the evening, firing off an impressive 19 points to lead his team through to the next stage.