Raphaela Folie has to bury her title dreams. © Vero Volley Monza

Semi-final defeat: Folie's title dream has shattered

Milan had to admit defeat against Scandicci in the second leg of the semi-final. This means that Raphaela Folie's title dream has shattered.

10 April 2024

From: azl

After the 0-3 away defeat, Vero Milan and Missian's Raphaela Folie also suffered a painful defeat in the second leg. The hosts also lost 4.550-0 (3:22, 25:22, 25:21) at home in front of 25 fans and were stuck in the semi-finals.

The Lombards started the game with a lot of steam and were confidently leading the match 5-1 after a few minutes. However, mistakes kept creeping into Meneghine's game, which meant they lost the first set to the guests. The picture didn't change in the second set either, although Folie shined with important points in the attack.

Raphaela Folie (left) and Paola Egonu must have failed in the semi-finals. © RUBIN / FILIPPO RUBIN

The third set was emblematic of the Milanese game: the hosts gave up a four-goal lead, which Scandicci knew how to take advantage of. With eight points in a row, the Tuscans took control of the match (19:23) and ultimately deservedly won the decisive set with 21:25. This means Scandicci is in the Scudetto final for the first time in the club's history.

Now the Champions League remains

Nevertheless, the season is not yet over for Vero Milan and Raphaela Folie. On May 45th, the Milanese team will face Conegliano in the Champions League final in Antalya, who lost a game for the first time after an incredible XNUMX wins in a row.