The series between Olimpia and Brescia has just begun with a match 1 which gave many interesting ideas on both sides. Despite the very high level of basketball displayed by Olimpia and Brescia, there were some questionable episodes.
Decisions that, it would seem, displeased everyone. To clarify these episodes, as always we rely on the judgment of our expert Silvio Corrias, who is always precise and punctual in giving us his interpretation of the calls from his former colleagues. As always, we invite you to follow Silvio also on his WeRef portal.
NIKOLA MIROTIC (41-34, 5.46 2Q): Della Valle attacks the miss match against Mirotic, beats him and is fouled by the Olimpia big man.
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Della Valle beats Mirotic in penetration and, at the moment of collecting the ball, Mirotic’s left hand is on Della Valle’s hip. The push doesn’t seem strong enough to cause such a fall, it almost seems like Della Valle stumbles on his own. However, the hand on the hip remains which may have increased the imbalance. From the images I would say “no call”!
DEVON HALL (89-82, 2.30 4Q): on the offensive throw-in for Brescia, Della Valle comes out and shoots taking advantage of Cobbins’ block. Just after the release, he suffers contact from Hall.
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Della Valle receives the throw-in and jumps to shoot. Hall, quite late, provokes a body contract from Della Valle, who spreads his legs and falls dramatically! Defense foul. Unfortunately, according to FIBA rules, if a foul is called there cannot be a warning for simulation. Indeed, some players repeatedly exaggerate the effect of contact and would still deserve to be sanctioned for behavior which is certainly unsportsmanlike!
JOHANNES VOIGTMANN (93-87, 23.8 Q4): on the throw-in for Brescia, Gabriel breaks free and suffers the foul. The referees award 3 free throws considering the German’s foul on the shot.
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Gabriel receives from the throw-in, as in the previous situation. Voigtmann is clearly late! Gabriel is very quick to put his hands up and throw the ball, more or less towards the basket! Many doubts remain even when reviewing the images in slow motion, but when in doubt the shooter is rewarded.
