Sirio Salerno ’92 will compete for promotion to Serie A2 in the double final against Basket Sisters Modena on 8 and 16 June. The grenadines also conquered the PalaPellini in Perugia and inflicted a 61-75 on the Sisas clubs which combined with the 71-55 of the first leg in Matierno and was worth the victory in the playoff semi-final. The association of patron Angela Somma therefore remains undefeated throughout the season.
The match is close in the first half. He immediately opens Silatsa in a one-on-one with Bartholomew, Olajide equalizes and then Pollini scores a three from the corner. After 3′:30” it’s 12-6 for the Umbrians with a triple from the former Cragnolino. Visnjic requests the first timeout. Upon returning, Orchi shortens from distance, then Valerio scores -1. Silatsa fights with Falkowska in the paint and the clock runs for at least three minutes without a basket. Perugia goes up 14-11 90 seconds after the first stoppage. Inside Scale for grenades with a decent impact. The iron says no to Oliveira from three on a couple of occasions and the Umbrians set the score at the end of the first quarter at 18-13 with Bartholomew’s free throws. Same signature at the beginning of the second period for the red and white +7, with Scala quick to shorten. We continue with the hosts fluctuating between +5 and +3. Salerno largely remains in the game with a sumptuous Orchi team and Oliveira returning as a sniper from distance. At half-time it’s 41-36. The third quarter opens with a splendid move by De Mitri who dances and scores, imitated by Oliveira for -1. A sign of presence, strength, character in a punchy half on the table for the guests: the partial score of 5-20 reaffirms the values of the first leg with an unbeatable defense. Valerio scores the first overtaking move and the classic “point to point” begins. Halfway through the quarter it’s 45-48 for Sirio. Granatine at +6 (45-51) two minutes from the end of the third period, when Perugia loses Olajide to injury. Oliveira’s triple puts Salerno at +10 and puts the match on the way. Takrou also did well with his usual dynamism. From half an hour (46-56) onwards it’s a Campania monologue, with the hosts finally giving up. In the finale there will also be space for the baby Tagliaferri and Esposito. It ends 61-75. Then, everyone celebrated with dedication to the youngest Naddeo, D’Amico, Lufrano and Virgilio, who remained at home to suffer at a distance but always an integral part of a very united group. A few hours of relaxation now, before returning to the gym to prepare for the fundamental double clash in the final. Against Basket Sisters Modena, who eliminated Edelweiss Albino in the semi-final, the difference in goals will always be worth it in case of equal victories. Race 1 again at PalaSilvestri, return to Emilia.
“It was a well played match against a strong team. In the first half we worked with serenity and patience, knowing what our strengths and disadvantages were and knowing when to take advantage of the opportunities. From the middle of the match onwards we put everything on our track by increasing gear, confirming that this team is increasingly aware of its capabilities. We managed to play our game even away from home, there was no field factor. Congratulations to everyone, there is a great group that really wants to fight together on the pitch. Now head on to the next commitment”, comments coach Visnjic.
SCORESHEET – SISAS PERUGIA-SIRIO SALERNO 61-75 (18-13; 41-36; 46-56)
PERUGIA: Parolai 5, Bartholomew 10, Olajide 12, Soli 5, Pollini 3, Aquinardi 5, Cragnolino 12, Falkowska 4, Cernicchi, Manganiello 1, Vescovi 4. Coach: Places.
SALERNO: Oliveira 23, Valerio 10, Orchi 7, Scala 7, De Mitri 3, Tagliaferri 2, Esposito, Takrou 5, Silatsa 18, Soltreni. Coach: Visnjic.
Referees: Faro-Lilli
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