Frost. In front of a PalaLivatino packed with fans, Melfa’s Gela Basket wins against Dierre Reggio Calabria and reaches the playoff semi-finals of Serie C. The final result between the two teams is 86-69. The first quarter was not up to the standard of the blue and whites, who allowed them to penetrate and attack the rim too easily, granting 24 points to the Calabrians but still scoring 19. Salvo Longo, one of the best among the locals, harangues the public with baskets of notable importance, followed by two blue and white triples scored by Gaspare Caiola and Stanic. Unfortunately for the Gelese team, Fortunato Barrile shines among the Calabrians, scoring 27 points and practically perfect in the first half with medium-range baskets that barely touch the rim. At long break, the score is 40-38. Among the blue and whites, the best is Luigi Dispinzeri, author of 24 points.
In the third quarter Melfa’s spreads, but the usual Calabrian number 11 takes care of reopening everything with a triple with a foul which is worth four points to Dierre. Score with 10 minutes to go 60-55.
