The Blacks lose the first match against Libertas, but on Monday at 8.45pm they will have the chance to redeem themselves in game 2 which will again be in Livorno. The Raggisolaris play a good game in terms of character, but they pay for the intensity shown by the Tuscans in the first quarter which allows them to gain a 14 point lead and maintain their momentum until the end despite the reaction from Faenza. A round of applause to the Raggisolaris fans who supported the team in large numbers.
Libertas immediately showed off their defensive aggression and it was above all Papa who paid the price as he committed three fouls in just over two minutes. Faenza tries to withstand the attack anyway, but begins to suffer when Akern presses on the outside, not allowing the game to be built and on the rebound makes a loud statement. Weapons that allow it to reach 24-10 with a triple from Bargnesi. However, the Blacks place a 7-0 break for 17-24, forcing coach Andreazza to time out. Upon returning to the field, Libertas showed the same set and led 31-17 at the first break. In the second quarter the offensive maneuver of Raggisolaris is more fluid and under the basket they find the countermeasures in Livorno. The Tuscans are good at responding with heavy baskets every time the Blacks come back, like at the end of the first half when Pastore scored the 35-43: from the line Allinei scored the free throws to make it 45-35 at the interval.
In the second half, Faenza continues to try to make a comeback, but Libertas responds with its shooters, reaching 63-47. A partial that did not give up on the Blacks, who were good at believing in it and fighting until the end, showing that they wanted to redeem themselves already in game 2. It ended with Livorno winning 83-68.
Akern Livorno – Blacks Faenza 83-68 (31-17; 45-35; 63-49)
AKERN LIVORNO: Hole 8, Bargnesi 9, Fratto 17, Williams 4, Fantoni 11, Vicenzini ne, Tozzi 7, Ricci 10, Madeo ne, Saccaggi 5, Allinei 12. Coaches: Andreazza
BLACKS FAENZA: Galassi, Papa 3, Poletti 8, Siberna 7, Vico 14, Poggi 5, Ballarin ne, Petrucci 12, Pastore 15, Begarin 4. Coach: Garelli
Referees: Scarfò – Parisi
Note. 2-point shots: Livorno: 15/29, Faenza: 13/33. 3-pointers: Livorno: 10/29, Faenza: 9/29. Free throws: Livorno: 23/26, Faenza: 15/20. Rebounds: Livorno: 44, Faenza: 33.
Out for fouls: Poggi
