Simon Van de Voorde spikes with Maaseik jersey against Birarelli block in the 1st match of the history between two clubs
Trento, November 3rd, 2015
On Thursday, November 5th, Trentino Volley will play against the Belgian of Maaseik in Palatrento (kick-off at 8:30 pm - broadcasted live on Sky Sports Plus and Radio Dolomiti), and will reopen the discussion related to its adventure in the CEV Champions League.
The Company of Via Trener, already able to pick up the most prestigious continental trophy in three consecutive circumstances between 2009 and 2011, will return to play in the greatest European tournament for clubs, 630 days after the last appearance, challenging a society like Noliko, which knows quite well having already faced it four times between 2012 and 2014, always in the Playoffs 12. Among the players of the Italian champions’ shortlist, there is also a former on duty, Simon Van de Voorde, who has taken his first steps at the international level of his career in Maaseik, before playing as a protagonist the Polish and Italian league. "For me, this won’t be a game like many others” - said the tall middle-blocker, who Trento has got this summer from Latina. - “I’ve been waiting for this match since the moment when it was performed the draw for the group stage, although I will definitely feel more special sensations in January, when we will dispute the return match in Belgium. I'm very excited, the Noliko has represented a lot to me at a volleyball and human level; so I expect a tough match but at the same time exciting for so many reasons.”
"I dressed the jersey of Maaseik, when that Company between January and February in 2012 challenged for the first time Trentino Volley losing either way for 0-3 and 1- 3” - continues Simon, who during that two matches played as a regular scoring a total of 18 points. - “I remember very well the quality, experience and the amount of alternatives that Trento had, one of the best teams I have played against, while the Noliko of that time was a young team in search of glory. Now the situation has changed diametrically: now the young team and on the launch pad is Trentino Volley, while Maaseik has entrusted to experienced players such as Bontje, Wijsmans, Raymaekers, Pinheiro. Despite everything, however, the Belgian newspapers recognize us the underdogs; we have to be good to respect them, even though it will not be easy since we still accuse some physical problems”.
Trentino Volley Srl
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