Monza. Finally the Bombonera is back. The public is enthusiastic: between colorful banners and deafening trumpets, the spectacle in the stands is guaranteed, and the athletes do everything they can to please the fans. The Crabs, at home, win a clear victorythanks to a finally intelligent, attentive and very aggressive performance on a competitive level.
In the first quarter, both teams try to impose their game. Perugia initially resisted and, thanks to their physical condition and swimming, allowed the Monza team only one shot on goal. Then came three consecutive goals for Monza: Mazza, Celli A. and Squintani scored with similar actions, immediately making the Granchi’s intentions clear: to win.
The second quarter, at least in the first minutes, seems to worry the Monza team, as Perugia manages to score a 3-goal run, bringing the score back to 3-3, taking advantage of a moment of relaxation for the Lombards. Fortunately, Coach Ingegneri’s athletes respond with character and determination. Mazza, in transition, exploits the advantage, and Pinca, on an extra man well served by Celli A., bring Monza back to 5-3 at half time.
In the third quarter, Monza delivers the decisive blow, expending all their remaining energy. Mazza played an almost flawless quarter, scoring a brace with great intensity in both phases of the game. Mungo also scores a brace, breaking free first from the penalty spot. The partial was completed by goals from Bestetti in counterattack and from Celli A., who also scored a brace in the match.
In the last half of the game, everything is decided now. The teams drastically slow down the pace and, tacitly, decide to postpone the water polo discussions until the return match, in Florence. The three Monza goals were scored by captain Montrasio, who scored on a perfect assist from Mazza, by Celli D., who scored over the head of the opposing goalkeeper, and finally by Squintani, who shot quickly from 6 metres, deceiving the opposing defense and goalkeeper .
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