The NUC has regained its morale, without joking. Four days after a bitter elimination in the European Cup, the Neuchâtel volleyball players defeated the Fribourgeoises de Guin 3-1 on Sunday at the Riveraine.
In front of more than 1,000 spectators, Lauren Bertolacci’s players perhaps thought they were having a quiet evening. Error and yet…, superior in all areas, almost perfect in service, they won the first set hands down 25-12.
What followed was more complicated. In the second round, Tia Scambray and her teammates experienced an inexplicable blank. An incredible slump. They conceded seven consecutive points, the score went from 12-12 to 19-12 in favor of the Singinese.
The NUC girls let this second set slip away 25-12 before pocketing the next two, 25-18 25-23. But at times they appeared rather feverish. Worried about missing their deal.
To tell the truth in the decisive fourth set, the NUC was trailing 22-19, the moment chosen by Méline Pierret to line up five serves. The NUC alternated between choice and cold: “There is no question of mentioning the slightest fatigue following our trip to Poland. Besides, Guin also played in Poland this week and at that level we are tied,” judges Méline Pierret.
If with 22 points to her credit, Tia Scambray once again flew through the debates, Sindi Mico also delivered a very interesting performance. Voted best player on her team, the Zurich native scored 13 points.
Four days after the European Cup, Lauren Bertolacci made some changes to her lineup. Starting with the libero position. For the first time this season, the Australian coach had Fabiana Mottis and Caroline Delley play in turns: “It’s a double-edged sword,” analyzed the latter. “On the one hand, we are perhaps less concentrated in the match because we are moving back and forth on the pitch. And on the other hand, we can also support each other as teammates and discuss the situation.” Caroline Delley plays less than last season when she was propelled into the starting position by force of circumstances, following the injury to Fabiana Mottis: “I have less pressure this year. »
Following this victory, the NUC retains the lead in the Women’s League A standings with two points ahead of Kanti Schaffhausen. /mne
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