Good performance in the first scrimmage of the season with Massagno
Bertram Derthona showed very positive signs in their first scrimmage of the season against SAM Massagno in Aprica. After a 10-day training camp in Livigno, the Bianconeri had their first chance to play against a worthy and competitive opponent, winning all quarterfinals of the friendly (the score reset every 10 minutes).
Christon, Harper, Macura, Daum, Radosevic the first starting five of the season chosen by coach Ramondino: in the opening half, after the first few minutes useful for both teams to gain confidence with the pitch, Derthona shows good offensive patterns, finishing ahead 21-23. At the beginning of the second quarter, Bertram found better fluidity in attack and, thanks to a more attentive and aggressive defense, expanded the lead. In the final minutes Massagno reacted and, with a shot at the end, took the lead to -3 (22-25).
Great intensity on the pitch even after returning from the long break: coach Ramondino's boys continue to lead the match despite the drop in shooting percentages due to tiredness (14-18). In the final quarter Bertram stands out on both sides of the pitch: thanks to the excellent ball circulation the Lions build good shots and tighten their defense, winning the last quarter 22-11.
Derthona will take the field again on Sunday 4 September at 19.00 pm in Scandiano against Unahotels Reggio Emilia.
Coach Marco Ramondino said after the match: "It was a game with many ups and downs, as is normal after eight or nine days of work. It's helpful to immediately take inspiration for the next period, when we need to find both a common language and solutions to what happens on the field. We'll review the game together, but it was helpful to get the fatigue of these past few days off and begin the process of getting to know the players . "
SAM Massagno – Derhona
Scoreboards:
Massagno: Williams 8, Botuli 12, Martino 11, Madjan D. 5, Kovac 2, Koludrovic 4, Veri, Stevanovic, Tanackovic, Madjan M. 16, Galloway 9, Caprotti 2, Terrier ne; coach Gubitosa
Derthona: Christon 4, Candi 11, Tavernelli, Filloy 9, Okeke 9, Severini, Harper 6, Daum 17, Cain 4, Radosevic 8, Macura 13, Filoni 8; coach Ramondino
