Sir Susa Scai Perugia wins volleyball friendly; Messina defeats Athletic Gioiosa

In regional Italian sports, Sir Susa Scai Perugia secured a 3-1 friendly victory against Grottazzolina at the Pala Savelli. David Kollator led the offensive effort for Perugia with 29 points, while Federico Crosato contributed 17 points, including 7 blocks. Young player Stefano Cappadona also stood out with three blocks.

In football, Messina defeated Athletic Gioiosa 4-0 in the first leg of the Coppa Italia di Eccellenza second round. The match, held at the ‘Franco Scoglio’ stadium, featured an own goal by Brancato and goals from Kragl and Varela, who scored twice. Athletic Gioiosa coach Mirko Silvestri noted that the team utilized eight underaged starters to prioritize their upcoming league matches, stating that the championship remains their primary focus despite the cup competition.