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Extraordinary victory and salvation obtained for the CNPosillipo in game 3 of the playout semifinal, played on the neutral pitch of Santa Maria Capua Vetere, due to unavailability of Scandone. The rossoverdi play a splendid match, with a decisive last quarter, supported by the incessant support of the Neapolitan public, 11-9 the final for Mister Pino’s team Porzio, disqualified today.
The first goal of the match goes to Salerno, with Goreta, Rocchino equalizes in superiority, Cuccovillo puts the rossoverdi ahead exactly halfway through the first quarter but Goreta again finds the goal for the visiting team. We score in this phase of the game and it is once again Posillipo, with Angelone, who scores a great goal in superiority. The red-green team resists a double inferiority, 3-2 after 8 minutes.
Serino immediately scores in superiority, Gallo shortens on a penalty while Captain Saccoia reaches the limit for fouls, but Tubic finds the goal by taking advantage of the double numerical superiority for the 5-3 Posillipo. Many expulsions in this phase, Goreta scores in superiority, Rocchino responds in the same way, Vrbjnak scores the 6-5 at 2:25 before the long interval, Mattiello scores with the extra man, same method for Fortunato. The quarter ends at 7-6 for Posillipo.
Immediate draw for Rari Salerno with Vrbjnak, Posillipo does not materialize the double superiority, Spinelli surpasses himself, Aiello with a great move from midfield brings the rossoverdi back ahead. Crazy intensity in the pool, great saves from the two goalkeepers. We go to the last interval at 8-7 for Posillipo.
In the fourth half Mattiello scores in superiority for 9-7, Gallo responds in the same way while Angelone goes out after reaching the foul limit. Posillipo scores again with Aiello, an extra man, the red-green defense manages to hold and Briganti scores the goal with 1:50 left to go to make it 11-8 which closes the match. It’s a red-green celebration with the conquest of staying in Serie A1.
Statement Pino Porzio, Posillipo Coach
“It was a deserved victory, we played a great game. Our technicians Marsili and Koinis were very good at managing. It wasn’t easy to handle the pressure. We had foul problems with some important players. I think the extra man was decisive, we were very effective, and great defensive solidity even in the final. It was a team victory, everyone gave their contribution, even the youngest who grew up a lot during the year. I want to thank all the staff of the club, from the technical to the medical staff. Today we were unintentionally lucky enough to play in a facility that helped our younger players. Playing a match like this at Scandone would have brought great pressure, 2000-3000 people are certainly a factor for guys without much experience. I felt so sorry for our fans. Posillipo is an institution and must play at home, at Scandone. But paradoxically it was an advantage for us.”
