After the clear away success of three sets to zero in the difficult pre-Christmas away match in Santa Croce sull'Arno against Fgl-Zuma Castelfranco Pisawith the trio Ortolani, Nardo and Piovesan on shields, Saint John today he will return to the gym to prepare big match of the fourth day of national A2 series championship against the Cbl Balducci Macerata. Boxing Day (5pm) will be, for fans of volleyan event not to be missed because al Palamarignano a real big match will be staged between Omag Mt San Giovanni and the battleship Macerata. San Giovanni is currently second, just two points behind Messina, which however boasts one more match and therefore the Marignano team is still in contention for first place at the end of the regular season. The coach from the Marche region Valerio Lionettibarring any last minute changes, will start with Bonelli as setter opposite Decortes, Caruso and Mazzon in the centre, Battista and Daniela Soledad in the wings, Bulaich Simian, libero Bresciani. Starting six classic for theOmag-Mt coach Massimo Bellano who should field Nicolini opposite captain Ortolani, Nardo and Piovesan in place four, Consoli and Parini in the center, Valoppi libero, with the girls on the bench ready for any eventuality. After the beautiful victory in Pisa (3–0) the president Stefano Manconi he reiterates: “We know the Macerata team well, I believe that the key will be the block-defense correlation, we must try to limit their forwards in place four, as we did in the first leg. The level of our serve will also be very important in this match. It will certainly be a good match and I expect a good crowd.” Luca Pizzagalli
