The match. The one with a capital ‘p’ for all workers. The EnergyTime Spike Devils Campobasso they are projected into the twenty-third round of group G of the Serie B tournament men’s volleyball for what will be the challenge that will see the rossoblù second in the class go to visit the league leaders Genzano, who boast only one more point (sixty against fifty-nine) compared to the little devils.
«If for many this may be ‘el partido’ – remember on the eve of trainer Mariano Maniscalco – for us this is simply an opportunity and not the main path. That will be in a month during the playoffs. Undoubtedly, with first place, we would have a double access route to the A3, but beyond everything, a good match will have to be played against them.”
On his side, the Campobassani coach can count on a group «which, all things considered, is fine. There are some ailments to deal with, but the boys are ready to grit their teeth in the knowledge that, then, we will have our turn to stop. It should not be forgotten, in fact, that, beyond the pleasant memories it reserved for us, the appointment with the Final Four of the Italian Cup, which did not allow us to rest when the others did so coinciding with the Easter. Furthermore, in the next month, with the playoffs, we will enter a real tourbillon in front of the net.”
On the other front, the Castelli team entrusted to Matteo Pastore has extended their options in the running by adding an important opposite to a very strong squad.
«For the setter, there are at least four credible outings in each rotation which make them a complete team. Furthermore, there is a great feeling between the director and his teammates and this leads them to play a lot with a tight ball, aspects that still make them a team of a high level beyond the record in the rankings, which will certainly lead them to play everything until the end.”
The match against Genzano, among other things, will be a challenge in which the tactical aspect will also compete to fully impact the contest.
«Of course, but above all if, in the first instance, you manage to make the best of your situations. Being able to read your opponent gives you added value. With certainty – he comments Blacksmith – we will have to play at our best. In my opinion, the team that has the most systematic ball change will be able to count on a slight margin. After all, both teams have at least four jumping hitters and know how to be concrete in blocking. For our part, however, we will have to try to have the right compactness and try to keep our performance level high from the first serve until the last ball that falls to the ground.”
A juncture of a contest that will start tomorrow – on the third Saturday of April – at the Marchesi gym with designated race directors Giuseppe Citro from Salerno and Luigi Peccia from La Spezia.
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