On Saturday 4 May, Virtus Bastia Baskin took to the field in the match against Viva Perugia Baskin, a team they have never faced in the cup yet. The red and white boys immediately started off focused and determined to win their first victory in the championship.
The new arrival Ciacca gets along wonderfully with the “bomber” Speziali and the veteran Paparelli and the pivots begin to score with continuity. The three score regularly and Becchetti also works hard in defense, stealing some good balls. Virtus immediately puts its nose forward without ever looking back. It ends 33 to 18, it’s a victory! The first long-awaited victory.
On Saturday 18 May there will be a repeat in Umbertide where coach Rossi’s boys, invited by the Baskin association of Umbertide, will face the hosts and then in the return match against Trasimeno. The first match is balanced, but the Bastioli players always have everything under control and take home the match winning 20 to 19.
The challenge with Trasimeno is beautiful and balanced. The lake team immediately took the lead, but the red and white athletes held firm and came back. We go into half-time with the score at +2 for Trasimeno. The third quarter is always in balance, but the Bastioli, thanks to an inspired Ciacca and accurate Massettini, Giovagnoli and Becchetti, also get to plus 2. At the siren of the third quarter the two teams are tied.
At the beginning of the fourth quarter, however, 3 minutes of blackout for Virtus Bastia. Coach Macchini’s boys take advantage of this and take a 15 point lead. The bastioli are forced to surrender but come out with their heads held high. The improvements compared to the first match were notable, now everything is ready for the final act. The last two return matches will take place on Sunday 26 May in Città di Castello, first with Tiferno and then with Viva Perugia, to try to grab second place in the standings.
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