Chieri take final three points to complete Talmassons sweep
Chieri beat Talmassons 3-0 away in the Italian women’s volleyball league. After winning the first two sets 25-18 and 25-20, the visitors recovered from 23-22 down in the third to finish 25-23. Nemeth led Chieri with 19 points, while Nervini scored 12 and received the most valuable player award.
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Nemeth leads Chieri in Latisana
Chieri defeated Talmassons away in Italy’s top women’s volleyball league, Serie A1. The match in Latisana, Italy, ended 3-0, with set scores of 25-18, 25-20 and 25-23. Nemeth led the visitors with 19 points. Nervini scored 12 and was named the match’s most valuable player. Eggleston added ten points, Lubian eight and Stuut five.[1], [2]
A second-set rally falls short
Talmassons began with a middle attack by Molinaro and contributions from Frosini and Grabic on the wings. Chieri broke away to lead 19-15 in the opener. In the second set, the visitors found points through Nemeth, Lubian and Eggleston, but a Grabic ace brought Talmassons within a point at 17-18. Chieri called a timeout, then pulled clear to take the set.[1]
The hosts cannot hold a late lead
Bakodimou’s ace levelled the third set at 21-21. A Molinaro block put Talmassons 23-22 ahead before Chieri responded through Nemeth and won the closing three points. Frosini led the hosts with 14 points, followed by Bakodimou on 11 and Grabic on nine. The match lasted 81 minutes before 850 spectators; the three sets took 24, 29 and 28 minutes respectively.[1]