After the victory of the 2019 title by the “Ricce” from Treviso in 2022 and that of 2023 by the Valsugirls, here they find themselves again Valsugana and Villorba in the finalthis time in Casale sul Sile (TV).
At the end of a season which saw the debut of a new formula, with the championship divided into two phases of two groups, it is Valsugana, the reigning Italian champion team, who is considered the favorite because they are undefeated after a run in in which coach Bezzati’s girls scored 415 points and conceded only 67. On the other side, the newly elected Villorba Championship MVP Alyssa D’Incà will try to trip up the favorites returning from the point-to-point battle with the Furie Rosse del Colorno.
Scudetto final Valsugana – Villorba live from Casale sul Sile
The Scudetto final of Serie A Women Valsugana – Villorba is scheduled for Saturday 25th at 5.30pm at the Eugenio stadium in Casale sul Sile, a match that will be broadcast live by DAZN.
The technicians’ statements
Valsugana coach Nicola Bezzati spoke about the team’s preparations and expectations for this important appointment.
“Tension is rising and that’s normal,” Bezzati said. “The goal has been achieved for the eighth time in a row, perhaps a record in modern rugby, so now we just have to play. We are focusing on our possibilities and potential also based on the weather. With the girls and the staff we work towards concrete technical objectives, I think all the teams do. However, we must always progress and confirm ourselves over time, and it is precisely this that expresses the quality of the methodologies used at the service of a group of fantastic athletes. I think they work wonderfully.” In view of the final against Villorba, the coach underlined the importance of personal motivation. “There is such knowledge and respect between the two teams that only positive messages are used. There must be a plus of personal intrinsic motivation that every player must bring out from the depths.
Villorba, the comment of head coach Federico Zizola:
“We can’t wait to take to the field on Saturday, playing a final is always a great emotion and having the opportunity to challenge Valsugana again is electrifying. They are the reigning champions, they haven’t lost in many matches, they are the strongest and the team to beat absolutely. For us it will be really nice to be able to challenge them for the title. We have prepared to the best of our ability, we will give the best team in Italy a hard time at the moment, and we hope so to be able to offer a good show.”
The Valsugana – Villorba teams:
Stadio Eugenio, Casale sul Sile (TV), 25 May 2024, 5.30 pm (live on DAZN)
Valsugana Rugby Padova v Arredissima Villorba Rugby
Valsugana: Zampieri; Vitadello, Aggio, Folli, Ostuni; Stevanin, Stefan (C); Giordano, Veronese, Tonellotto; Della Sala, Duke; Fortuna, Cerato, Jeni.
Available: Vecchini, Gai, Benini, Costantini, Margotti, Bitonci, Zeni, Rasi.
Villorba: Capomaggi; Muzzo, D’Incà, Busato, Cipolla; Cavina, Barattin (C); Bragante, Copat, Triolo; Pin, Frangipani; Simeon, Gurioli, Stecca.
Available; Puppin, Crivellaro, Zanette, Nascimben, Gazzi, Brugnerotto, Busana, Casagrande.
arb: Beatrice Smussi (BS)
gdl: Clara Munarini (PR); Alice Torra (MI)
TMO: Giuseppe Vivarini (PD)
