Tema Sinergie pulled off a thrilling derby victory against Andrea Costa Imola, marking a triumphant return for romano. The PalaRuggi arena was electric for a hard-fought win that showcased the team’s heart and character. Romano, back in action after a layoff, seamlessly integrated into the team’s rhythm, a testament to the squad’s unity and dedication in training. His performance, including three crucial three-pointers, was a highlight of the evening.
The game started with Tema Sinergie seizing an early lead,fueled by Fragonara’s extraordinary 12 points and five three-pointers in the first quarter,putting them up 23-14. However, the momentum shifted dramatically. A scoring drought for Faenza allowed Andrea Costa to find their rhythm, especially from beyond the arc, and they surged ahead to a 40-30 advantage. Faenza responded with a fierce 8-0 run, capped by Vettori’s acrobatic triple, narrowing the deficit to 40-38 by halftime.
The second half was a tense, back-and-forth affair. Faenza managed to build a small lead, with Santiangeli hitting a key shot to put them up 56-50 late in the game. imola, led by Raucci and Sanguinetti, fought back, but Faenza remained composed and clinical. They consistently answered comeback attempts with well-distributed three-pointers.Fumagalli extended the lead to 72-64, and van Ounsem’s free throws pushed it to a double-digit advantage at 74-64. Despite missed opportunities from Andrea Costa, Faenza secured crucial rebounds, and Santiangeli sealed the 77-70 victory from the free-throw line, sending the Faenza faithful into a frenzy.
Final score:
UP IMOLA: 72
TEMA SYNERGIE FAENZA: 77
(Quarter Scores: 14-23; 40-38; 50-56)
Team Rosters & Stats:
UP IMOLA: Kupstas 10, Chessari 12, Moffa 15, Filippini 7, Gozo 5, Raucci 14, sanguinetti 6, Gatto (Did Not Play), Thioune 3, Zedda (Did Not Play). Coach: Dalmonte
TEMA SYNERGIE FAENZA: Tartaglia (Did Not Play), Rinaldin, Stefanini 2, Mbacke 5, Vettori 14, Van Ounsem 12, Romano 9, Longo 2, Fragonara 19, santiangeli 11, Fumagalli 3.Coach: Pansa
Referees: Bartoli – De Rico – Paglialunga
Game Notes:
2-Point Field Goals: Imola 15/33, Faenza 7/23
3-Point Field Goals: Imola 10/33, Faenza 17/39
Free Throws: Imola 12/16, Faenza 12/14
Total Rebounds: Imola 39, Faenza 41
Match Statistics Available
by Luca Del Favero
Head of Press Office, Tema Sinergie Raggisolaris Faenza
