Bertram defeated in the sprint by Roseto
Virtus Pallacanestro Roseto-Bertram Derthona
(14-18, 31-29, 47-39)
Scoreboards:
Roseto: Mastrotaro 10, Di Marco ne, Maiga 16, Tommarelli, Laraia, Valentini 4, Caprara 14, Haidara 4, Rita ne, Minac 4, Dervishi 10, Marcucci. Coach Rossi
Derthona: Miladinovic, Tambwe 9, Lisini 4, Jokanovic, Besostri 2, Bellinaso 12, Ansevini 9, Intini ne, Vio, Moro 3, Lam, Baldi 15. Coach Ansaloni
Bertram Derthona lost at the end on the second day of the Under 17 National Finals: the team coached by Ansaloni, after a balanced first half, chased Roseto in the second half without ever managing to complete the comeback. Tomorrow, at 19 pm, the match against Umana Reyer Venezia to win a place in the play-offs to access the quarter-finals.
First quarter in balance at the PalaSguaitzer: Bertram closes it ahead 14-18 thanks to collective offensive initiatives and personalities. In the second half Roseto scores a 10-0 break which is worth overtaking: the Abruzzo team maintains the lead on the score until the end of the initial twenty minutes (31-29).
Upon returning from the locker room, Roseto extended their lead thanks to some penetrating baskets. Derthona stays in the lead thanks to a good defensive application: in the 30th minute the score is 47-39. In the final period Bertram comes into contact several times, producing a great effort on both halves of the court, but in the final Virtus is clear in finding the plays and offensive rebounds that allow them to prevail 62-54.
