Bertram Tortona vs OraSì Ravenna

New commitment of the pre-season Bertram Derthona, who, still without Ndoja and Spizzichini, managed to beat Ravenna in the second semi-final of the Bertolazzi Memorial scheduled in Parma: the Bianconeri, who took to the pitch with the right attitude, played a test of great intensity on both sides of the pitch.

Good approach to the match from the team coach Pansa, before suffering a comeback from their opponents in the final part of the first half: after the first 10 minutes Ravenna leads 20-15. Mazzon's team also made a great start in the second period: triples from Montano and Jurkatamm gave them their first double-digit lead in the match (37-26 in the 15th minute).

In the most difficult moment of the first half, two consecutive triples by Tuoyo fueled a 6/8 three-point quarter for Bertram. The baskets from outside, combined with the increase in defensive intensity, produce a 20-4 run for the Bianconeri, who lead 46-41 at halftime.

In the third quarter Ravenna finds continuity with the three-point shot and manages to prevail over coach Pansa's team, regaining the lead again after the first three periods of play (71-69 at 30'). In the final part, what made the difference - in the last five minutes - was a new defensive growth by the Bianconeri who, led by baskets from Garri and Knowles, regained the lead and achieved a 95-88 victory.

For Derthona this match represented a decisive step forward from a defensive point of view and offensive collaborations: tomorrow the Bertram will take the field against Varese (who beat Verona 77-66 in the other semi-final) at 20.00 pm for the Bertolazzi Memorial final.

The comment of coach Pansa: ˝We played a real match in which, unlike the last two outings, we quickly came together in difficulties thanks to defensive plays that gave us back rhythm and feeling for the match. We still have to work on cleaning up many offensive situations, but today the approach, attitude and toughness put on the field were those necessary to be able to face any type of match. Tomorrow we will still be in an emergency, but we will try to recover our energy to try to repeat a good performance despite facing a superior category opponent˝.