An impeccable performance by DelFes Pielle Livorno surprises, falling to DelMauro with the score82-70. Perfect match for coach Crotti’s men, who keep the Livorno team below average and the striker is only 8 points away Chiarini. Irpini victorious, series extended until game 4 with the possibility of reaching game 5, if the defensive performance can be repeated and Vasl will be the one for game three. The Slovenian was a factor with his 6 triples, very heavy, he dominated the match. Avellino was better in all phases of the game and in all the statistics driven by the 1700 people who packed the PalaDelMauro.
«We wanted to thank the public for being so numerous, as a native of Avellino it was a spectacle to be able to play in front of these people – says coach Formato to whom Crotti gave the floor – thanks go to the team that reacted after the slaps suffered in Livorno» . DelFes led the match from start to finish, was able to match the intensity and played with great continuity. The defensive strategies paid off, the match-up as well as the zone and filling the painted area, to avoid easy baskets. Avellino perfect, winning and applauding.
One factor, as mentioned, is the percentages. The Irpinians shot 11/22 from long distance. «They were important, but we gave the imprint to the game with the defense, holding our opponents to 27 points in the first half. We can’t think of beating Pielle if we don’t defend.” In game 4, scheduled for 6pm on Sunday, Avellino will have to repeat itself supported by the public. “We hope we can repeat the same atmosphere” says Crotti’s deputy. Very angry at the performance of his coaches Cardani, who expected a different type of match from his boys. All toned down.
«We had a presumptuous approach against an opponent who played a great game with Back to the Wall. We were never able to get the game on track and honestly there is little to save, if not a few things. We also scored 26 points in the third quarter. That’s no good. This match was worth the final and we beat it against an opponent who shot 50% from three points and devastating Vasl.”
The coach hopes for redemption from his team, but now he will find himself facing an opponent who has regained confidence, has enthusiasm and also a public that is back in the game. «I think the aspect of trust is important, Avellino has recovered, but away from home during this season we have always been solid, we must go back to being solid». There DelFes has somehow cast doubt on the certainties of the Labronians. In the playoffs anything can happen and now the series is more open than ever.
LAST QUARTER
DELFES AVELLINO – PIELLE LIVORNO 80 -70
THIRD FOURTH
PIELLE LIVORNO – DELFES AVELLINO 62-46
SECOND QUARTER
PIELLE LIVORNO – DELFES AVELLINO 36 -27
FIRST QUARTER
PIELLE LIVORNO – DELFES AVELLINO 19 -11
DELFES AVELLINO
Bortolin (7), Vasl (22), Nikolic (15), Fresno (9), Burini (7), Chinellato (10) Shortage (2), Verazzo (10), Council
Coaches: Alessandro Crotti
PIELLE LIVORNO
Rubies (10), Laganà (10), Chiarini (8), Campori (6), Ferraro (7), Pagans (7), Shady (7), Diouf (4), Lo Biondo (12), Manna.
Coaches: Marco Cardani
