Italian volleyball team Savino Del Bene Scandicci started the play-off with a strong visitors win versus Bergamo with 0-3 (18:25; 17:25; 23:25). The second match will be played on March 24 (Wednesday) in Scandicci.
The MVP for Savino Del Bene Scandicci was Magdalena Stysiak with 15 points, 2 aces, 36% efficiency in the attack, and 1 block. Elena Pietrini was also shining for the winners, making 9 points, 1 ace, 71% efficiency in the attack, and 1 block. Mina Popovic and Elitsa Vasileva also contributed to the win.
Khalia Lanier was the best player for Bergamo, scoring 15 points.
Savino Del Bene Scandicci ended the regular season on the 4th position with 15 wins and 9 losses.
In the other play-off played, Firenze won at home versus Trentino by 3-1 (25:23; 25:21; 27:29; 25:21).
Earlier, Perugia won versus Cuneo by 3-1 (27:25; 22:25; 25:21; 25:17).