Numia Vero Volley Milano defeats VakifBank Istanbul
Numia Vero Volley Milano secured a 3-1 victory against VakifBank Istanbul in Pool C of the CEV ZEREN Group Champions League. Captain Alessia Orro directed the offense to ensure Milano advances to the next round after playing before 4,000 fans at the Palalido.
Match results in Pool C
Numia Vero Volley Milano defeated VakifBank Istanbul 3-1 in the final match of Pool C during the CEV ZEREN Group Champions League Volley 2025. The Italian club secured the win at the Palalido with set scores of 25-21, 16-25, 25-22, and 25-19. This victory ensures Milano a position in the next round after they lost a match to the Istanbul side in Turkey. A crowd of 4,000 fans watched the encounter at the venue. The team used effective serving to keep the defense of VakifBank Istanbul under pressure. This win in the Champions League follows a difficult start for the squad in the tournament. This result in Pool C is a significant part of their campaign. You should observe the influence of the 4,000 fans present for this match.
Player performance and set dynamics
Captain and setter Alessia Orro directed the offense with precise sets to Paola Egonu and Nika Daalderop. Orro contributed 5 points to the total, including 2 aces and 3 spikes. Myriam Fatime Sylla provided necessary support in both attack and defense to help win the third set 25-22. The squad used effective serving to maintain pressure on the opponents. Paola Egonu used powerful spikes to secure the final set with a 25-19 score.
While Milano struggled in the second set because they allowed the Istanbul side to capitalize on their mistakes, the team regained control in the third and fourth sets to secure the decisive 3-1 victory. The second set was a disappointment for the Milano hitters as they lost the frame 25-16. In the third set, the team regained momentum to win 25-22.
| Match Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Final Set Scores | 25-21, 16-25, 25-22, 25-19 |
| Milano Total Points | 29 |
| Match Attendance | 4,000 |
| Orro Aces | 2 |
Standing in the Italian league
Milano currently occupies fifth place in the Lega Femminile Serie A1 Tigota standings. The team holds 29 points from a record of 9 wins and 4 losses. They previously held third place on November 30, but they lost ground to rivals in the league. Igor Gorgonzola Novara holds third place with 32 points from 11 wins and 3 losses. Reale Mutera Fenera Chieri ’76 holds fourth place with 29 points from 10 wins and 3 losses. Both Novara and Chieri took advantage of the absence of Milano to move ahead in the standings. Prosecco Doc Imoco Conegliano leads the standings with 40 points, while Savino Del Bene Scandicci has 34 points. Both Conegliano and Scandicci remain away from the Italian league to participate in the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women’s Club World Championship in Brazil. Can the Supercoppa Italiana champions move past Chieri in the standings this week?
The team travels to face eighth-placed Bergamo on Sunday at 20:30 local time. This match is part of the second round of the regular season. The squad aims to regain the points they lost during the recent absence of their rivals. The upcoming game against Bergamo follows the period where the team fell to fifth place. Milano earned 29 points through their matches in the first half of the season.
