BARI – Italy reigning champion, on the field at Palaflorio of Bari, imposes itself on North Macedonia in three sets and arrives at quarter finals where he will meet the winner of the race between When e Germania.
20:20
De Giorgi: “The sixth step has also been passed”
Even the coach From George at the end of the race he spoke to Sky’s microphones: “Very exciting to come here to Bari, the fans made themselves heard very much. It is important to have overcome this sixth step with the consistency we had in the game. The blue shirt has a unique value, there is an enthusiasm that goes beyond the result.”
20:00
Italy, when the quarter-finals are played
After beating North Macedonia, De Giorgi’s Azzurri will take the field Tuesday 12 September at 21.00 against the winner of Holland-Germany who will take the field in the evening.
19:40
Galassi, the words at the end of the race
“Everyone wants to play the best match against us and this makes us grow. To get to the end we will have to face many battles, tonight we will see who our opponent will be between Holland and Germany. Thanks to me? Thanks to the people around me. We don’t feel any particular pressure, we try to create a bubble around ourselves to only think about playing volleyball. The press is taking an interest in our sport, something that didn’t happen in the last European Championship”these are the words of Galaxies at the end of the race.
19:37
Lavia: “We have the right hunger to win”
At the end of the race here are the words of Daniele Lavia to the Rai microphones: “We all want to winwe all want the gold medal won two years ago and we are hungry to do it. We are happy with our game but we have to continue to grow now that the quarters will start to be complicated. We didn’t make a mistake in our approach to the match, in the first set we struggled but we recovered immediately and we never made those mistakes again. The further on in the tournament the more fatigue is felt, we need everyone. The best is yet to come? We’ll see, but with this race we made a big step. We are ready to continue our journey, the quarter-finals are the match. The European Championship is a complicated tournament, at times more difficult than the World Cup because the teams are all of the highest level. You always have to give 100%. We are a big family.”
19:24
Italia-Macedonia: 25-14
Out the service Giannelli but then Street in pipe closes the practice and takes Italy to the quarter-finals.
19:23
Italia-Macedonia: 24-14
Great attack from Gjorgiev but it’s still Michieletto to put everything back in place! Italy one step away from success.
19:22
Italia-Macedonia: 23-13
The lob of Galaxies it doesn’t pass, then Michieletto with the classic hands-off he scores point number 23.
19:19
Italia-Macedonia: 22-11
Gjorgiev error, dot do Bovolenta and then Galaxies for 22-11!
19:18
Italia-Macedonia: 19-8
Also on the field are Scanferla and Bovolenta. Meanwhile winning first half Galaxies.
19:17
Italia-Macedonia: 18-8
Two consecutive points from Lavia, another key player of the match.
19:14
Italia-Macedonia: 16-8
Diagonal error of Ljaftov, Roman with a mani-out and then a slash of Street for three splendid points of Italy.
19:13
Italia-Macedonia: 13-8
Positive moment for Macedonia with the wall Russo and then the dunk of Ljaftov. Roman brings Italy back to +5.
19:11
Italia-Macedonia: 11-5
Error of Street on serve but the blue immediately makes up for it by scoring the point in the pipe.
19:10
Italia-Macedonia: 10-4
One more ace for Roman, the second consecutive of his race. Then Ljaftov for Macedonia but Galaxies scores the tenth blue point.
19:09
Italia-Macedonia: 8-3
Lob of Roman, Then Michieletto in pipe that takes advantage of the very wide wall of Macedonia. Roman closes with an ace.
19:05
Italia-Macedonia: 5-2
Perfect attack by Streeterror by Ljaftov and then an ace by Russo which brings Italy to +3.
19:03
Italia-Macedonia: 2-2
Roman scores the first point of the third set, then a back and forth with Macedonia who makes a mistake on serve but scores the point with Gjorgiev. Then the wall of Street comes out in a flash.
19:02
Italy-Macedonia: off to the third set!
We start with the third set which could be decisive for Italy, ahead by two.
18:54
Italia-Macedonia: 25-12
Another mistake Ljaftov on serve even if Macedonia manages to cancel the first set point. Then Galaxies closes the second set 25-12.
18:53
Italia-Macedonia: 23-11
Daniele Street scored again, then the opponents found the point with Ljaftov.
18:52
Italia-Macedonia: 22-10
Error of Ljaftovthen the serve comes out in a flash Michieletto which gives the tenth point to Macedonia.
18:51
Italia-Macedonia: 21-9
Roberto again Russo to confirm the dominance of the Azzurri in this second set together with StreetMacedonia a -12.
18:50
Italia-Macedonia: 19-9
Out the attack of Ljaftov and then Russo they bring Italy to +10!
18:48
Italia-Macedonia: 17-9
Magic of Giannelli to which Ljaftov replies who blocks Romanò, the blue immediately makes amends by scoring a good attack from place two.
18:45
Italia-Macedonia: 15-8
Angelovski tries to attack but wrong and gives another point to the Azzurri. Despotic first he scores a point and then he misses the serve. Macedonia’s eighth point comes from an error by Galaxies.
18:43
Italia-Macedonia: 13-6
Perfect counterattack by Michieletto who returns to score points in this second set, then Street thanks the opponents’ touch and scores a point.
18:41
Italia-Macedonia: 10-6
Point of Street who then demolishes the wall of Macedonia Gjorgieva to which he responds immediately Roman.
18:40
Italia-Macedonia: 8-5
Error in the service of Ljaftov which gives some oxygen to Italy who then with captain Giannelli marks point number 8.
18:38
Italia-Macedonia: 6-4
Invasion of the block by Italy which gives the third point to Macedonia, then misses the touch Roman and second consecutive point for the opponents.
18:36
Italia-Macedonia: 6-2
Michieletto’s mistake which he immediately makes up for Russothen perfect the wall of Galaxies which brings the Azzurri back to +4.
18:35
Italia-Macedonia: 4-1
Sprint start for the Azzurri in this second set: two errors by Ljaftov and two points by Michieletto.
18:33
Italy-Macedonia: off to the second set!
We start again at the Palaflorio in Bari, the Azzurri ahead by one set.
18:28
Italia-Macedonia 25-20
One more point Russo but there are two scored by Macedonia with Savovski and Ljaftov who however makes a mistake on serve and it is Roman a close the set.
18:27
Italia-Macedonia 22-18
Michieletto was then walled up Russo in slash brings Italy closer to winning the first set.
18:25
Italia-Macedonia 21-17
Error at serve for both teams then Gjorgieva scores a point for Macedonia.
18:25
Italia-Macedonia 20-15
Good moment for Macedonia also due to a decline in attention from Italy which however with Michieletto marks point number 20.
18:23
Italia-Macedonia 19-13
Italy’s block earned the Azzurri their nineteenth point. Then Lavia’s error at serve and a point for Macedonia.
18:20
Italia-Macedonia 18-12
Superb Italy that also takes advantage of Macedonia’s serve error and Iliev’s subsequent one.
18:18
Italia-Macedonia 16-10
Break blue first with Russo and then with Street. Macedonia returns to score with Ljaftov but then Galaxies brings the Azzurri back to +6.
18:15
Italia-Macedonia 13-9
Madjunkov for Macedonia, again Michieletto who started the race perfectly. Then the attack of Ljaftov hits the mark. Russo closes and scores the thirteenth point for Italy.
18:14
Italia-Macedonia 11-7
Michieletto he warmed up by scoring two consecutive points for Italy who moved up to +4 in the first set.
18:12
Italia-Macedonia 9-7
First point also for Giannellithen a nice back and forth between Mandjunkov e Michieletto. Galassi’s service error gives Macedonia a point.
18:10
Italia-Macedonia 7-5
Michieletto in pipes, then Despotic ma Street extends the blue lead again by two.
18:09
Italia-Macedonia 5-4
First point of the match for SavovskiThen Ljaftov brings North Macedonia back to -1.
18:06
Italia-Macedonia 5-2
The touch of Street gives the point to Macedonia but it’s still Russo to make the point. Then again Lavia blows up the building.
18:03
Italia-Macedonia 3-1
De Giorgi’s team started very well first with Street and then with two consecutive points from Roberto Russo.
18:02
Italy-Macedonia, let’s go!
Off to the round of 16 between Italy and North Macedonia.
17:55
Italy-Macedonia, it’s time for the anthems
Everything is ready at the Palaflorio in Bari, first the national anthems and then it will be Italy-Macedonia.
17:51
Manfredi: “Exemplary European”
“We had a wonderful qualification here a few years ago, I’m very happy and excited. Our whole world is here and these splendid guys who are carrying out an exemplary European Championship”, these are the words of the president of the Italian Volleyball Federation Giuseppe Manfredi.
17:50
Italy, the sextet chosen by De Giorgi
The coach has chosen the six starters who will start the match against Macedonia: Simone Giannelli It’s Yuri Roman diagonally opposite setter, Daniele Street and Alexander Michieletto hitters, Roberto Russo and Gianluca Galaxies the central players, Fabio Sand libero.
17:40
Italy, De Giorgi’s words on the eve
On the eve of the match against Macedonia, here are the words of coach De Giorgi: “I am proud and satisfied with what I have done so far and with being here in Puglia in my homeland. In the group stage we found interesting teams, so we are well into this direct elimination stage” (READ EVERYTHING)
17:30
Italy-North Macedonia, where to watch the match on TV
Italy-North Macedonia will be broadcast in live on Rai 2 and on Sky Sport Uno; in live streaming su Rai Play, Sky Go, NOW, Euro Volley Tv.
17:20
Italy, the possible opponent in the quarter-finals
If Italy were to beat Macedonia in the quarter-finals they would challenge the winning of the race betweenWhen of Abdel-Aziz and the Germania at Grozer.
Palaflorio, Bari
2023-09-09 18:20:00
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