For the Euro Pool Montesicuro Tre Colli the Italian Cup ends here. In the semifinal against Itria, the undisputed leaders of group G of Serie B, the team of coach Alejandro Perez yields to the Apulians in the final (2-5). Above twice, the Doric formation is reassembled until the final overtaking. With Cesena already in the final, Montesicuro, after having reached a historic milestone by participating in the Final Eight, is looking for the company within the company, the final. And the start is the best: after just thirteen seconds Ramiro Martinez marks the advantage of the Marche. The replica of Itria is there, even if Bruno and company bang on the Ancona defense and are forced to play the card of long shots: on one of these comes the equal of Araujo: 1-1 at the interval.
Perez’s roster has a better approach also in the second half, immediately returning the lead with Priori, who does everything by himself, duets with Galinanes and at the far post achieves the 2-1. Same plot of the first half, the Itria pours into the opponent’s half. To bring the result back in a tie, you need a shot from outside or a breathtaking play: it is Araujo who invents a super filter for captain Punzi, quick to overtake Ferrucci again. At 5’40 ” from the end, the comeback is complete: Fanelli’s shot from outside is back, the Doric goalkeeper does not hold back, 2-3. Alejandro Perez immediately plays the card of Galinanes goalkeeper of movement, but Araujo puts the exclamation point on his performance, scoring two goals with the door wide open. It ends 2-5: congratulations to Itria, Montesicuro Tre Colli lots, lots of applause and a rightful place among the top four teams in Italy, thanks to an amazing ride throughout the event.
