Zenit beats Piacenza and to play in sixth round

Vladimir Alekhno’s team dominated at the first stage, having 16:8. Italian guests made many mistakes, and Zenit beat them with 25:13.

After the break, Piacenza came forward with 5:1. The Kazan club could reduce the point’s difference thanks to Mathew Anderson’s aces. The rivals balanced the score at the end of the second stage - 22:22. However, Piacenza led the set.

The Kazan team returned the leadership at the third stage, taking 6:0. Later, Zenit played with 10:2 and converted with 24:14.

The fourth set was the most intense and prolonged. Confrontation between the Kazan and Italian teams continued until 32:30 in favor of Piacenza. The winner of the match was known by a tiebreaker; Zenit won with 15:10.

The Kazan club will continue to fight in the Champions League’s playoff and meet with Halkbankom in sixth round. It should be reminded that two sets had been enough for Zenit to play the next round.