With only four rounds remaining in the Italian League’s regular season, a thrilling three-way contest has emerged for the coveted fourth playoff spot. After Round 22, Trieste, De Akker, and Roma Vis Nova are all tied on 37 points, closely followed by Posillipo, which remains hopeful at just three points behind.
De Akker Triumphs in Crucial Clash
In a vital matchup between playoff contenders, De Akker secured a significant 12–10 away victory against Roma Vis Nova. De Akker quickly established a two-goal advantage (4–2) in the opening quarter. Roma fought back and briefly took control early in the third quarter, going up 8–6 after a three-goal burst.
However, De Akker responded decisively, scoring four unanswered goals to regain control. Despite Roma twice closing the gap, De Akker remained resilient, securing a crucial victory. Tyler Abramson and Francesco Lucci led the charge for De Akker, scoring three goals each, while Roma’s Petar Smiljevic netted three in defeat.
Savona Too Strong for Posillipo
Posillipo missed a chance to keep pace, falling 9–5 to a determined Savona side looking to bounce back after a Champions League setback. Savona dominated the match, leading 6–3 at halftime and extending the advantage to four goals by full-time. Daniil Merkulov starred for Savona with four goals, with Marko Radulovic contributing three for Posillipo.
Trieste Falls to Pro Recco
Trieste, another contender in the playoff race, faced defeat against Pro Recco (7–9) in a match played earlier. Despite the loss, Trieste remains firmly in contention, tied with De Akker and Roma Vis Nova.
Brescia and Pro Recco Stay Top
Title favorites Brescia and Pro Recco remain neck-and-neck at the top of the standings. Brescia dominated Onda Forte with a 20–9 win, highlighted by Max Irving’s four goals. However, Onda Forte’s Nikola Moskov stood out, scoring eight goals in a valiant individual performance.
Full Round 22 Results:
- Roma Vis Nova – De Akker: 10–12
- Telimar – Florentia: 8–12
- Iren Genova Quinto – Catania: 14–10
- Posillipo – Savona: 5–9
- Ortigia – Olympic Roma: 9–7
- Onda Forte – Brescia: 9–20
- (Played earlier) Pro Recco – Trieste: 9–7
Current Standings (Round 22)
- Brescia – 64 pts
- Pro Recco – 64 pts
- Savona – 57 pts
- Trieste – 37 pts
- De Akker – 37 pts
- Roma Vis Nova – 37 pts
- Posillipo – 34 pts
- Ortigia – 26 pts
- Telimar – 24 pts
- Iren Genova Quinto – 23 pts
- Florentia – 22 pts
- Olympic Roma – 15 pts
- Onda Forte – 5 pts
- Catania – 4 pts
The race for the playoffs promises excitement as the regular season heads into its final decisive rounds.