After the 85-73 victory in Game 1 with an overtime JD Notae39 points – 33 of which in the first half alone -, the Shark drills by coach Andrea Diana tries to repeat himself at PalaShark. This evening the second match of the series against Fortitudo Bolognawho showed the desire to want to fight but lost Pietro Aradori for an Achilles tendon injury after two minutes less than 48 hours ago. “You say whether the MVP has an impact or not, whether having it or not having it makes the difference”, were the words of coach Attilio Caja at the end.
For her part, coach Diana doesn’t want to let her guard down. «Game 2 starts again 0-0 and we must have this clear», she said after Game 1. «Notae was the protagonist but the series is long and everyone will find their moment. Bologna will bring countermeasures and we will have to be ready not to give up an inch, trying to minimize drops in concentration.” For the Sharks it is essential to win and go to PalaDozza at 2-0. PalaDozza which for Race 3 has already been sold out since yesterday morning. Tap-off tonight at 9pm also live on Rai Sport.
Trapani Shark vs Fortitudo Bologna, live text from 9pm.
1st quarter – First two points for Ogden, with 8’30” assist in transition by Gentile for Alibegovic. Triple by Alberto Conti with 7’30” and Freeman’s dunk to launch Fortitudo 2-7. He shortens Mollura with a triple, but the Flats Service with Freeman and Ogden scores a 0-4 which forces Diana to time out with 3’44”. Alibegovic raises Trapani with a 4-0, Bolpin scores a triple for 9-14, Horton responds with two free throws. Tap-in by Freeman on an attacking rebound, and on the counterattack Freeman with 3’30” pushes the Bolognese forward 11-18. he misses the free throw but the ball goes to Effe, and Ogden writes the +9. Horton makes a free throw on two, but Fortitudo finds Bolpin’s bomb from the corner after another attacking rebound 12-23 with 2′. Great intensity on the pitch, with dives to the ground for Horton and Freeman; Marini finds two free throws with 1’15”. Assist by Fantinelli for Freeman for +11. Marini scores again on the line, but Effe flies, and finds with Bolpin the 2+1 for +12. Mobio shortens, Ogden takes it at the siren the iron, at 10′ 18-28.
2nd quarter – Mobio scores two in the 11th minute. Conti finds free throws from the offensive rebound, 1/2, with 8’30” Notae scores the first two of his game 22-29. On the following lap Notae shows up from long range 25-29 Caja timeout. The Shark defense continues to function, like that of Fortitudo and the contacts are very strong in a very hot Palas. With 6’21” here is Ogden’s triple from the +7 corner. Passes from Pullazi who was expecting a foul. Two free throws for Morgillo with 5’43” 25-34. Notae shortens on entry, but Fortitudo attacks with discipline and Morgillo re-establishes the distance from the midfield. Free throws for Alibegovic with 3’57” 2/2. Caja rotates his men with great speed, Panni returns and scores the triple 29-39. Still free for Alibegovic 1/2. Who then leads a counterattack that Notae finalizes 32-39 Caja timeout. But with 2’18” Marini on the line makes it 1/2, Fantinelli doesn’t complete the action but without damage as Alibegovic is called for a foul in attack, a doubtful whistle for the whole PalaShark. La fortitudo misses three consecutive shots with two other rebounds attack. With notae and Marini Trapani doesn’t do much better, and Stefano Gentile scores on the counterattack +4 Fortitudo doesn’t lose his cool and scores leaving 10.0″ on the clock. Diana timeout. And once again it is Gentile who places the buzzer beater on the half-time siren. At 20′ 38-41.
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