The team of Essence Hotels Fano achieved a valuable away victory against Romeo Sorrento with a score of 3:1 (25:22, 25:23, 23:25, 25:22) in an Italian Serie A2 match. The game offered serious tension, and the hosts tried to turn the tide, but ultimately the more stable play of the guests brought success.

Among the positives for the Sorrento team was the performance of Bulgarian middle blocker Preslav Petkov, who finished the match with 6 points, 2 blocks, and an impressive 67% attack efficiency, showing stability in first-tempo attacks.

Top scorers

Sorrento:

• Baldi – 22 points

• Paraguire – 19 points

• Patriarca – 12 points

• Paul – 11 points

• Preslav Petkov – 6 points (2 blocks, 67% in attack)

Fano:

• Kopitsa – 24 points

• Roberti – 16 points

• Merlo – 14 points

• Mengozzi – 11 points

Fano compensated for their weaker serving efficiency with strong blocking – 10 points against 6 for the hosts. This element proved crucial in the decisive moments of the match. Sorrento scored more direct points from serves, but also made 16 errors in this element, which reduced its overall effectiveness.

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