17-OUT-2011
PORTUGUESE PLAYERS IN EUROPE
MARCO FERREIRA: 21 POINTS BUT HE LOST THE MATCH

The Stade Poitevin Pro Volley-Ball of Andre Lopes, Carlos Teixeira and Nuno Pinheiro remains at the front of the French League with the same number of points of Tours, after the victory by 3-1 (25/23, 22/25, 25/13 and 25/13) against Montpellier. André Lopes and Nuno Pinheiro scored 9 and 4 points, respectively. In the French League B the Ason Volley-Ball Orange Nassau of Marco Ferreira went down to 5th place after losing against Avignon by 2-3 (26/24, 19/25, 20/25, 25/18 and 9/15). The Portuguese opposite scored 21 points (19 attacks and two blocks), being the best scorer of his team and the second best in the match.

The VC Argex Duvel Puurs of Frederico Siqueira lost against Aquacare Halen, by 1-3 (25/19, 26/28, 21/25 and 20/25) and is now in the 7th place in the Major League of Belgium. The Portuguese Middle-blocker scored 7 points (three attacks, two blocks and two serves).

In Germany, VfB Friedrichshafen of João José won at home against the Netzhoppers by 3-0 (25/15, 26/24 and 25/19) and is in third place of the Bundesliga with four points less of the leader (Hachinger Generali), but still with one match to play. João José did't play because of he was sick.

In Italy, the Libertas Brianza Cassa Rurale Cantu of Valdir Sequeira lost 2-3 ( 23/25, 25/15, 21/25, 25/17 and 11/15) against the Loreto and Carilo Energy Resources and continues to occupy the last places in A2. The Portuguese opposite was not much used and only made two attack actions, with no points.

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