Genova. Victory for the Sestri basketball in the last match of the first round, obtained againstArdita Juventus and useful for conquering first place, pending the resumption of the championship in January.
In the first phase of the match both teams have great fluidity in attack. Subsequently Sestri registers the defense and manages to conclude the first half with only 22 points conceded, also considered a basket on the siren. In the third fraction Ardita tries to accelerate, but the Seagulls manage to capitalize on attack by involving all the players on the pitch, moving the ball well, finding both open shots and baskets on the break. In the fourth fraction, Pallacanestro Sestri administers and thus wins the two points.
“It was the match we expected – comments coach Francesco Guida – The opponents started strong, with enthusiasm, finding good solutions in attack. We responded with equal offensive precision but we could have approached the game better defensively. Then we showed our qualities, on both sides of the pitch, finding good advantages in our games against man-man defense and moving the ball well against the opponent’s area. This also allowed us to give minutes to those who usually play less and I’m happy for that. We close the round first in the standings. We can only be satisfied. It’s been months in which the club, the staff and the athletes have worked well and we deserve this achievement, even if it’s partial. They are guys who don’t struggle to be together, available and with a culture of work. I thank them. We still have to express our full potential, we can still explore different technical and tactical balances so I believe the future is on our side if we know how to deserve it.”
TABLE
SESTRI BASKETBALL vs ARDITA JUVENTUS 71-51 (21-14; 37-22; 56-35)
SESTRI BASKETBALL: Pittaluga 4, Cavallaro 11, Zerbino 1, Muzzì 6, Fazio 2, De Paoli 4, Pintus 15, Gallo 9, Barnini 7, Khelifi 10, Capittini, Grosso 2. Coach Guide. Assistant: Calvin.
JUVENTUS ARDITA: Lots 2, Carena 7, Micali 17, Franconi 1, Mancini M., Borghini, Brocca 5, Dallorso 4, Mancini P. 1, Carbonaro 2, Callo 11, De Marte 1. Coach: Chiesa. Assistant: Garaventa.
