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Karyagin and Zhelev lead Macerata to victory over Taranto

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March 9, 2026 at 08:57

Karyagin and Zhelev lead Macerata to victory over Taranto

Banca Macerata Fisiomed achieved a convincing home victory over Prisma La Cascina Taranto with a 3:0 (25:12, 25:22, 25:14), recording their 11th success of the season, which propelled the team to 7th place with 30 points in the standings. A key role in the decisive success was played by the two Bulgarian national players Denis Karyagin and Rusi Zhelev.

Karyagin was the most effective player in the match with 18 points, scoring 4 aces and 1 block, and finished with 54% attack efficiency. He also distinguished himself in reception with 64% positive reception, becoming a key factor for Macerata's stability.

Rusi Zhelev also played a solid match. The Bulgarian receiver finished with 12 points, 1 block, 55% attack efficiency, and 60% positive reception, being a constant attacking option throughout the entire match.

The hosts dominated from the beginning of the match. In the first set, Macerata built a significant lead thanks to Karyagin's strong serve and stable attack. The second set was more even, but a run of points from the hosts tipped the scales. In the third set, Giannini's team definitively broke Taranto's resistance and closed the match without issue.

With this victory, Macerata consolidates its good run and continues the fight for higher positions in the standings, with the strong performances of the Bulgarian national players once again being among the main factors for the success.