Following its opening home fixture against VL Pesaro as reported by Basket EmiliaRomagna, Sella Cento prepares for an away match against Pallacanestro Forlì 2.015. The upcoming encounter is scheduled for Saturday, October 3, at the Unieuro Arena.
Ahead of the fixture, coach Bonacina addressed reporters to discuss the team’s mindset following the initial defeat. Dopo una sola giornata non c’è nessun colpo da incassare,
Bonacina stated, acknowledging that Pesaro won the match with merit while emphasizing that a single game does not dictate the path of a season.
Bonacina Praises Forlì Roster Planning
Reflecting on the return to training, Bonacina noted that the squad returned to the gym on Tuesday feeling angry about the defeat, yet eager for the upcoming challenge in a difficult environment. The coach praised Forlì’s roster construction, noting that the club built its team with strong planning beginning as early as May, focusing on youth alongside experienced Italian players such as Ceccato, Josovic, home product Pinza, Nick Berdini, and newly added Toni Perkovic. Bonacina noted that it is the second matchday where the team they face adds a new player, with the trend likely continuing against Vigevano and Sassari in the subsequent rounds.
Bonacina described Forlì’s playing identity as characterized by running, high tempo, shared responsibilities, and intense defense, noting that the opponent enters the match full of confidence after securing a victory with great authority at Cividale.
Cento Seeks Stronger Mental Resilience
Looking ahead to the tactical demands at the Unieuro Arena, Cento aims for a strong and solid character impact from the start, avoiding the shortcomings experienced in the opener against Pesaro. Bonacina highlighted the importance of a team’s mental resilience during difficult moments on the court, pointing to positive aspects shown against Pesaro such as the reaction that brought the team back into contention during the third quarter, stopping at minus 12 with two minutes remaining in the period through a good reaction of courage and lightness.
C’è sempre un momento in cui piove: le grandi squadre fanno sì che la pioggia diventi perlomeno un cielo nuvoloso, mentre quelle meno pronte dal punto di vista mentale lasciano che si trasformi in una tempesta,
Bonacina explained regarding the psychological demands of the championship.
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