Anzola Edges Parma 68-67 in a Dramatic Photo Finish

Anzola Basket secured a narrow 68-67 victory against Cus Parma Pallacanestro during the sixth round of the Divisione Regionale 1 league.

The match, featuring quarter scores of 15-22, 17-21, 14-12, and 21-13, saw Edil Mius Anzola battle through a dramatic photo finish on the road to claim two crucial points.

Anzola established early control at Parma’s venue, closing the first quarter ahead 15-22 after setting a positive attitude from the opening tip-off despite defensive lapses. After Parma exploited a sleepy defensive restart with a 13-4 run to level the score, Anzola answered with a 2-13 run following a timeout to reach their maximum lead at halftime, 32-43.

Although Anzola stretched their advantage to +14 early in the third period, a 7-0 Parma response forced coach Cilfone to call a timeout over a stagnant offense and absent defense. Anzola managed to hold a 46-55 margin at the final interval.

The final quarter began with cold shooting from both sides as Anzola’s offensive maneuvers stagnated. Although the visitors briefly managed to stretch their lead back to eight points, Parma increased its full-court pressure and capitalized on the visitors’ blackout. The aggressive defensive strategy threw Anzola into total confusion and allowed Parma to complete a dramatic comeback, tying the game at 67-67 with only 20 seconds remaining on the clock.

In a heart-stopping conclusion, Anzola kept its composure to seal the win. A successful free throw provided a 67-68 counter-sorpasso, and a solid, highly effective defensive sequence denied Parma a final-second basket to snatch the victory.

For Parma, Schianchi scored 2 points, Diaw 15, Wade 3, Calzi 3, De Simone 6, Pattini 5, Guattieri 10, Catellani 2, Cervi A. 6, Giannini 12, and Cervi L. 3, while Romanelli remained scoreless under coach Cavalieri. Anzola’s scoring under coach Cilfone featured Torkar with 11 points, Battilani 5, Lorusso 12, Lanzarini 8, Gherardi Zanantoni 7, Venturi G. 3, Doddi 8, Albertini 5, Govi 7, and Lambertini 2, with Gnudi not entering the game.