Paola Egonu's electrifying performance ignited a thrilling comeback for Vero Volley Milano, as they triumphed over Busto in a four-set battle during the 2025-2026 Lega Femminile Serie A1 Tigotà season. This victory marks a significant moment as the first round of the regular season nears its conclusion. Let's dive into the details!
Published on November 30, 2025, the match saw Milano, fueled by the brilliance of their star opposite, Egonu, secure a home win. Fresh off a win in the CEV Champions League, the team faced an initial setback at the Allianz Cloud. However, the Paris 2024 Olympics MVP rose to the occasion, captivating fans with a stunning 3-1 (22-25, 25-21, 25-18, 25-20) victory.
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Egonu, rightfully named the match's MVP, delivered her second-best performance of the season, amassing a remarkable 29 points through 23 kills, five blocks, and one ace. But here's where it gets controversial: Could this be a sign of Egonu's peak performance, or is there more to come? Milano's outside hitters, Khalia Lanier and Rebecca Piva, also played a crucial role, combining for the same number of points as their captain. Lanier contributed 16 points, and Piva added 13.
Anna Danesi, the middle blocker, reflected on the game, stating, "I think our performance today was good, but maybe not as good as we expected. But we took all three points, and I believe we can still improve a lot in the second half of the season. Our first half was positive, and we'll try to do more in the final part of the season." This is a key point: despite the win, the team acknowledges room for improvement.
Looking ahead, Milano anticipates a boost with the arrival of Chinese star Li Yingying, who is set to join the team after a decade with Tianjin Bohai Bank.
Busto's Josephine Obossa also shone, scoring 24 points.
With this victory, Milano secures third place in the standings with 29 points (nine wins, four losses). Busto is also in the playoff zone, holding sixth place with 16 points (five wins, eight losses).
Conegliano and Scandicci, preparing for the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women's Club World Championship, also celebrated victories. Conegliano, with their 14th win, now has 40 points. Scandicci reached 34 points with 12 wins and two losses.
In other matches, Igor Gorgonzola Novara, Megabox Ondulati Del Savio Vallefoglia, Reale Mutua Fenera Chieri '76, and Bergamo also secured wins. The 13th and final leg of the first round is set to feature one match on Saturday and four on Sunday.
What do you think? Were you impressed by Egonu's performance? Do you think Milano can maintain this momentum? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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