Italian trio in final six

Eurosport - Fri, 22 Feb 12:37:00 2008

The Italian trio of Asystel Novara, Vini Monteschiavo Jesi and Sirio Perugia have reached the final six of the women's Champions League.

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Jesi beat Dinamo Moscow 3-1 and 2006 champions Perugia matched the feat against Tenerife Marichal to complete comfortable aggregate victories.

Novara were the third Serie A side to progress as they took the opening set against Eczacibasi Zentiva Istanbul to complete the victory although the Turks rattled off the next three sets 25-17 25-19 25-21 for a consolation win.

Voléro Zurich downed RC Cannes in straight sets to join them in the second phase of the play-offs.

Russia's Zarechie Odintsovo completed a 6-1 win over Farmutil Pila and Dela Martinus Amstelveen won in straight sets against Winiary Bakalland Kalisz.

Play-offs:

Perugia v Jesi

Odintsovo v Amstelveen

Novara v Zurich

First legs - 4,5,6 March

Second legs - 11, 12, 13 March

The Final Four will be played in Murcia on April 5-6 and the hosts have directly qualified.

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