Overview

• Italy lost to Iran 3-2 in Cavalese after winning the first and third sets but dropping the tie-break 15-11.
• Coach Ferdinando De Giorgi rotated his roster throughout the match, giving youngsters such as Luca Boninfante vital court time.
• Yuri Romanò finished as Italy’s top scorer with 16 points; the team struggled with 33 service errors and managed just three aces.
• Mattia Bottolo celebrated his 100th cap for the Azzurri during the friendly encounter.
• Italy and Iran will face off again on May 31 at Padova’s Kioene Arena in the Memorial Pasinato test match.