IBSA Next Gen Cup: Allianz Derthona's chances of making the Final Eight in Turin fade.
UNA Hotels Reggio Emilia – Allianz Derthona Tortona 92-62
(18-8, 44-37, 71-45)
Reggio Emilia: Fornasier 3, Mainini 4, Carboni 8, Hadzhyiev 9, A.Manfredotti 25, L. Manfredotti 11, Emokhare 5, Borzacca 2, Abreu 14, Samb 2, Frashni 2, Deme 7. Coach Rossetti
Tortona: Fogliato 17, Solazzi 14, Bottelli 20, Obakhavbaye, Chikal, Di Meo 1, Bresciani 2, Borasi, Pisati 2, Coulibaly 1, Nistrio 7, Josovic. Coach: Talpo, Assistant: Fanaletti, Lombardi
The match between Allianz Derthona Tortona and UNA Hotels Reggio Emilia, valid for the penultimate day of the first group stage of the IBSA Next Gen Cup, ended in defeat.
Allianz Derthona, once again penalized by numerous injury absences, struggled from the start to counter the physicality and intensity of Reggio Emilia, who quickly took control of the game, pushing Tortona to within 10. In the second quarter, the Bianconeri attempted to respond, closing the gap thanks to offensive efforts from Bottelli and Fogliato, getting to within 5 (27-32 at 16'). Three-pointers from A. Manfredotti, supported by Abreu, allowed Reggio Emilia to maintain their lead, closing the first half at 44-37.
Upon returning from the locker rooms, Coach Talpo's team succumbed to Reggio's aggressive and solid play, which carved out a decisive lead, bringing the game to a 71-45 score. Despite an attempted fightback in the final quarter, Allianz Derthona was unable to close the gap, with the game ultimately ending 92-62. This was Tortona's fourth defeat of the tournament, effectively ruining their chances of qualifying for the Final Eight in Turin.
Tomorrow is the final match of the first group stage: at 9:30 a.m. in Santarcangelo di Romagna against Guerri Napoli.
