ChorusLife Volley Bergamo pulled off a stunning 3-2 victory over Igor Gorgonzola Novara, while newly promoted CDA Volley Talmassons maintained their perfect start as the second round of Italy’s 2026/27 LVF Serie A1 Fineco concluded.
Bergamo Stuns Novara
Bergamo delivered one of the weekend’s biggest surprises, recovering from a 2-1 deficit to defeat Novara in five sets. Despite 29 points from Tatiana Tolok, the visitors fought back to take the final two sets 25-18 and 15-10.
Silke Van Avermaet was named MVP after scoring 15 points, including five blocks. Kendall Kipp also contributed 15, while Denise Meli added 14 in a determined team performance.
Talmassons Extends Its Winning Start
Newly promoted CDA Volley Talmassons continued its impressive start with a 3-1 home victory over Granda Volley Cuneo, securing its second consecutive win. Giulia Frosini led the hosts with 21 points, supported by Leonarda Grabic with 18, while setter Francesca Scola earned MVP honors.
Other Round 2 Matches
In other matches, Numia Vero Volley Milano defeated Macerata 3-1, with Paola Egonu scoring 21 points and Khalia Lanier adding 20. Reale Mutua Fenera Chieri swept Brescia 3-0, while Il Bisonte Firenze secured its first victory of the season with a straight-set win over Omag Consolini.
Saturday Upset and Champions’ Win
Saturday’s action also produced a major upset as Megabox Vallefoglia defeated Savino Del Bene Scandicci 3-2. Defending Italian champions Imoco Conegliano maintained its winning form with a 3-0 victory over UYBA, led by Isabelle Haak’s 18 points.
LVF Serie A1 Fineco Round 2 Results
- Novara 2-3 Bergamo (20-25, 25-21, 25-21, 18-25, 10-15)
- Talmassons 3-1 Cuneo (25-20, 25-23, 22-25, 25-20)
- Macerata 1-3 Milano (20-25, 8-25, 27-25, 11-25)
- Chieri 3-0 Brescia (25-15, 25-17, 25-23)
- Firenze 3-0 Omag Consolini (25-17, 25-23, 25-22)
- Vallefoglia 3-2 Scandicci (25-22, 25-23, 20-25, 19-25, 15-13)
- Conegliano 3-0 UYBA (25-9, 25-21, 27-25)
