TBILISI, Sept. 22 -- Powerhouse Italy recorded a successful opening of the 2017 CEV Volleyball European Women's Championship on Friday, defeating hosts Georgia 3-0 in Tbilisi.
Caterina Bosetti' s serve allowed Italy to take an early two-point lead, before Christina Chirichella's attack extended it to 5-3. Although the Georgian team managed to score 12 points, the Italians fought back after the break, eventually closing the first set 25-14.
Italy slowly but surely worked their way with 25-12 both in the second set and the third for the victory.
"We did a great job today in all elements. We were very well prepared mentally, as it is important to keep concentration not only on the first day of competition, but against every opponent," said Chirichella.
"Italy are one of the strongest teams participating in this tournament and they played very well against us. I can't say that we lack experience, but it is very hard to face strong teams like Italy," said Georgian coach, Paata Ulumbelashvili.
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