Play-Off Quarter-Finals: Home Dominance Seals Opening Victories
In the opening matches of the Play-Off Quarter-Finals, home advantage proved to be a decisive factor. The teams with higher rankings from the Regular Season emerged victorious in all four contests.
Each of the four games concluded with an identical 3-1 scoreline. Brescia triumphed over Macerata, Ravenna defeated Aversa, Tinet secured a win against Lagonegro, and Pineto emerged victorious in their match against Porto Viro.
The second leg of these quarter-final ties is scheduled for Wednesday, April 15th, with the venues reversed. The upcoming games will be crucial, as a win for the away teams could immediately lead to elimination for their opponents.
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Play-Off Quarter-Finals: Wins for Brescia, Ravenna, Tinet, and Pineto
In Game 1, home advantage dominated. The teams with better rankings after the Regular Season were victorious. Four identical 3-1 wins were achieved at the expense of Macerata, Aversa, Lagonegro, and Porto Viro. On Wednesday, April 15th, Game 2 will be played at the opponents' venues, and it's already an "in or out" situation.
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