Overview

• Set scores in the five-set final were 25-22, 22-25, 15-25, 25-19 and 15-11 at Samator Healthporia Volleyball Hall in Surabaya.
• Opposite Merit Adigwe recorded 34 points, including decisive tie-break contributions, earning match MVP recognition in several reports.
• Captain Linda Manfredini anchored Italy’s defense with pivotal blocks in the final set to clinch the tie-break.
• Italy rebounded from an earlier pool-stage loss to Turkey and knocked out hosts Indonesia, China and Brazil en route to the championship.
• Coverage noted a discrepancy over head coach Gagliardi’s first name, with sources variously citing Gaetano or Nino.