They finished behind the precious Casa Napoli, but arrived at the Finals more rested, in better shape and with that enthusiasm typical of those who daydream of a future in the Italian championship. Meta Catania arrives in Aversa with the clear intention of making a big move that could launch them towards their first championship.
THE GOL COOPERATIVE
Unlike Fulvio Colini, record holder of championships, however Juanra it is his first final, as a debutant, moreover. “I’m very happy – says the Spaniard – because the company is working very well”. A Meta Catania who had the merit of growing with the passage of time, metabolizing the flop of the failure to qualify for the Final Four, transforming him into a top player. “We had many problems during the season but they helped us strengthen ourselves. Also many injuries even if the worst is now behind us.” Now the most important event of the season, the Scudetto Finals which could bring the tricolor to Catania for the first time. Juanra knows the pitfalls of a final against much more experienced players, but she believes in her team. “We have the right players to play these types of matches – he concludes – it’s impossible to win the scudetto with 5-6 players, which is why I’m happy with the squad I have at my disposal, our strength is to have faith in everyone, even those who don’t play.”
NEW ENERGY SERIES – PLAYOFF
QUARTER FINALS
1) OLIMPUS ROMA-ITALSERVICE PESARO 2-4 (game-1 6-1, game-2 3-5 aet)
2) META CATANIA-ECOCITY GENZANO 5-0 (7-1, 1-4)
3) PREZIOSO CASA NAPOLI FUTSAL-FELDI EBOLI (4-4 aet, 3-0)
4) L84-SANDRO ABATE 3-2 (6-4, 2-4)
SEMI-FINALS
X) META CATANIA-ITALSERVICE PESARO (4-3, 5-4)
Y) L84-PREZIOSO CASA NAPOLI FUTSAL 4-5 aet (7-2, 1-7)
FINAL (race-1 10/06, race-2 14/06, possibly race-3 21/06)
PREZIOSO CASA NAPOLI FUTSAL-META CATANIA 8.30pm (live Sky Sport)
