The first was good for the Lions, who roared against Scafati
Bertram Derthona-Givova Scafati 69-67
(16-18, 36-39, 53-53)
Scoreboards:
Derthona: Cannon 18, Gazzotti, Ambrosin 3, Tavernelli 7, D'Ercole 8, Fabi 6, Mascolo 7, Severini 4, Sanders 14, Morgillo 2. Coach Ramondino
Scafati: Musso 5, Grimaldi ne, Dincic ne, Palumbo 9, Jackson 10, Festinese ne, Thomas 17, Rossato 9, Benvenuti 9, Cucci 8. Coach Finelli
Victory in the sprint for Bertram Derthona, who against Givova Scafati plays an intense and precise match on both sides of the pitch, giving the lead to the match in the final stages thanks to Cannon's plays and a great defense. Very encouraging signs for the Lions in view of the upcoming White Group matches.
Balanced first quarter at PalaOltrepò: after a good start by Scafati, Derthona returns with plays from Sanders and a triple from D'Ercole (16-18). In the second half the favorable moment for Bertram continues, putting her head ahead in the score: Benvenuti and Musso, in the final stages, seal the counter-overtaking of the visitors (36-39). In the third half of the match the balance remains on the parquet, between partials and against partials: in the 30th minute Cucci's free throw equalizes the score at 53. In the last half the two teams reach the last five minutes in a draw (60-60 ), before a 9-1 Juventus victory by Cannon-Severini and a great defense that allowed the Lions to resist Scafati's final comeback.
