Showdown time for the young blue and white of coaches Cavara and Bacilieri, who face International Imola in the final of the Primavera Cup of the Under 13 Elite championship. Series based on the best of two matches, in case of a victory for each side it will be decided by the points difference.
Bondi Vis who has the field factor in their favor, after finishing the group unbeaten in the second Primavera phase: first match, therefore, on the Imola parquet. In a balanced match, with errors on both sides and a rhythm that was difficult to find, the Vissini commanded for the first two quarters, closing on 28-33 at halftime. In the third quarter the blue and whites stretched decisively, despite struggling to find offensive continuity but relying on an intense and concentrated defense. With 13 minutes left, Bondi Vis is 32-44. After the time-out, the home team lights up and grows, while on the other side there is a lack of aggression and clarity. After a final period with scoring difficulties for both teams, Imola put their noses ahead with 60 seconds to go. The boys no longer find the way to the basket and the red and whites make an important escape. It ends 60-53.
The match at Palapalestre was therefore decisive. To accompany the vissini, a lot of presence and warmth from a beautiful audience, which made the atmosphere spectacular and unique. Despite a intimidating start, with Imola moving forward, Bondi Vis loosens up and ends the first period ahead at 19-18. Great energy and intensity are found in a second period at the limits of perfection. In attack, confidence also grows from the arc, counterattacks and defensive possessions improve
deployed. Imola takes advantage of some important offensive rebounds, but the boys go to the locker room at 44-33. The second half of the Vissini team was almost flawless defensively: lots of pressure,
concentration and intensity as well as total control of rebounds do not allow Imola’s qualities to have an easy life. In attack, despite some blackouts, Bondi Vis relies on the confidence it has acquired in its own midfield, makes decisive use of 1-on-1s and carries out fundamental counter-attacks. The attack is continuous, the pace never drops, thanks to the contribution of all the blue and whites. It ends 81-53. Big party on the parquet, with the boys ending the year by lifting the Primavera Cup after one of the most convincing performances of the season.
