Pallacanestro Farigliano’s youth squads experienced a demanding weekend across regional competitions in Italy, highlighted by the Under 15 Eccellenza side dropping a narrow 72-79 decision to Vado Ligure at the Palazzetto di Farigliano after orchestrating a fourth-quarter comeback.
The weekend schedule also featured the Under 14 Gold squad falling 72-84 to Amatori Savigliano following a fierce second-half rally, alongside the Under 13 Gold team enduring an 82-40 defeat away to Acaja Fossano. Across all three fixtures, the Piedmont-based club demonstrated periods of high-intensity play while navigating key scoring droughts and defensive lapses against established opponents.
Palazzetto di Farigliano hosts a high-octane battle in Under 15 Eccellenza
Opening its home schedule for the regional Eccellenza division, the Under 15 team from Farigliano traded blows with Vado Ligure before slipping to a 72-79 defeat. The opening quarter saw the hosts adopt a cautious approach that allowed the Ligurian visitors early initiative, though Farigliano steadily closed the gap to finish the first frame level.
Intensity increased significantly during the second period. The home side seized the game’s momentum, though persistent fouls and unforced errors kept Vado Ligure within touching distance as the scoreboard showed 33-31 at halftime.
The third quarter proved decisive. Farigliano struggled to recapture its initial rhythm, allowing Vado Ligure to engineer a 49-54 advantage heading into the final frame. Trailing by five, the hosts mounted a vigorous response in the fourth, erasing the deficit and snatching a brief 68-67 lead. In the closing moments, however, defensive lapses enabled the visitors to convert quick baskets and secure the victory.
The Farigliano matchday roster featured Cappellino, Pecchenino, Romana, Bruno, Rinaudo, Jovanovic, Veselinovic, Grosso, Borra, Barbero, Rossi, and Aimasso, directed by coaches Giachello and Bittner with team manager Grosso.
Amatori Savigliano withstands a frantic Under 14 Gold rally
Playing in front of home supporters, Farigliano’s Under 14 Gold outfit put together an impressive first half against Amatori Savigliano before dropping a 72-84 final scoreline. The hosts asserted control early, building a double-digit cushion that reached +13 points fifteen minutes into the contest.
Failing to capitalize fully on crucial possessions, Farigliano saw its advantage dwindle to four points by the break, standing at 43-39. The second half brought a shift in tempo as Savigliano’s speed and defensive pressure created substantial problems for the hosts.
Entering the fourth quarter down by eight points, Farigliano transformed the final period into an uphill climb. Energy surged back into the lineup as the home side clawed back to within a single point at 70-71. Ultimately, fatigue slowed the comeback effort, leaving Savigliano room to close out the match with a twelve-point margin.
The Under 14 matchday squad included Cappellino, Saulo, Barbiero, Gallo, Sandache M., Basso, Voinovski, Giordano, and Jovanovic, under the guidance of coach Giachello.
Acaja Fossano exploits a pivotal third-quarter surge in Under 13 Gold action
Traveling to face Acaja Fossano, the Under 13 Gold team encountered a difficult evening, dropping an 82-40 decision after an even opening frame. Farigliano approached the tip-off with notable courage, trading baskets to edge the first quarter 17-16.
Fossano raised its defensive pressure in the second period, punishing lapses in the visitor’s backcourt to claim a 44-31 halftime lead. The game turned definitively after the intermission, as a depleted energy level hindered Farigliano’s offensive structure.
As team play yielded to individual drives, the Fossano defense capitalized to orchestrate a dominant 23-0 scoring run in the third quarter. The final frame finished 16-8, sealing the result for the hosts.
Coached by Sappa, the visiting roster featured Sandache, Bruno F., Bruno G., Gallo, Giordano, Marenco, Onorato, Musso, Lubatti, Dutto, and Hincu. The group notably incorporates five athletes born in 2015 competing under-age within the demanding Under 13 Gold division.
