Very intense week of training and preparation for the Bc Luccawith coach Olivieri looking for new quintets, in light of some physical ailments that affected Trentin and Tempestini, currently in doubt for the match in Saronno, but both with important signs of recovery that give hope for their recovery in the Cesarini area. The final rush of the play in silver required a greater effort and commitment than usual, uncommon, to keep up with teams of a high technical level, but above all very young ones and this often leads to accusing resentments of various kinds.
To pass the quarterfinals and reach the semi-finalsit will be necessary to win two out of three matches and doing so against an opponent like Saronno almost has the characteristics of mission impossible. We have already ascertained which side the scales tip on, albeit with greater difficulty: Saronno defeated the Tuscan competition by winning against Cecina, Empoli and also reversing the result against Etrusca San Miniato.
The Varesina franchise inspires fear and apprehension, in its roster it has many boys capable of scoring from distance with good ease. They are a good group blended and close-knitare the same architects of the conquest of the inter-regional B last year and looking at their shooting averages, they have even raised them from the previous year.
The “snipers” are De Capitani, Quinti, Ugolini, Negri, Nasini, Pellegrini, all boys because this team also has an average age of 24 years who score between 10 and 15 points per game. At Bcl no one intends to pay too many respects to Saronnoindeed the state of mind and spirit are the most correct and concrete, reaching the play-offs is the culmination of a wonderful season, lived to the full and with excellent results.
There is no longer the stress of the result or the anxiety of having to get there: today the team can play free from any constraints, calm, with the desire to have fun, this is the true strength of the Bcl that Saronno will have to deal with .
A state of mind that coach Olivieri also confirms: “Having reached the playoffs is a very important result for us. It’s the right reward for a season where we continuously improved without ever stopping. Demonstrating that you know how to overcome difficulties. Now that we’re here we want to play all our cards. Saronno is a deadly team in attack. They all shoot three-pointers, are physical, play one-on-one and run the floor. They give you few references and are very good at reading the defense, punishing it with cuts and plays that seem impromptu but are part of a game system that works great. We have prepared the match and we will try to put them in difficulty by giving our best as always. The atmosphere in the team is one of enthusiasm and the desire to do well. Tempestini and Trentin are recovering and we hope to have them both.”
Tap-off for the first play-off match at 9pm at the Palazzetto Ronchi in Saronno.
