Excellent performance by Bertram in the final of Bertolazzi Memorial: the Bianconeri, still without Spizzichini and Ndoja, confirm the progress that already emerged in yesterday's match against Ravenna both in terms of defensive intensity and the fluidity of offensive solutions. In the final the greater athletic and physical rate of Varese, due to the difference in category, and the freshness that was missing from the team coach Pansa due to the forcibly shortened rotations, it allowed the Openjobmetis to win the tournament. In the first quarter Varese started better and, driven by two three-point baskets from Tambone, found the first lead at 9-2: Bertram's reaction was entrusted to baskets from Knowles and Alibegovic, who reduced the gap in the first half. The balance on the pitch between the two teams continues until the first siren, when a triple from Ferrero gives Caja's team the advantage (27-25). In the second set, the increase in defensive pressure and great offensive fluidity allowed coach Pansa's team to take the lead and expand their margin to 40-34 in the 15th minute. The slight drop in the Bianconeri's shooting percentages allows Openjobmetis to make a new overtaking thanks to Archie and Tambone: at half-time Varese leads 51-44. Even in the third quarter the great balance in the match continues and both teams continue to favor three-point shots, driven by great percentages: after the first thirty minutes Varese leads 73-66. The 7-0 run with which Openjobmetis began the last quarter was worth the maximum advantage in the match for Caja's team (80-66 at 32'): in the last minutes Bertram's reaction arrived, but Varese achieved the triumph in the Memorial Bertolazzi for 97-77.
The comment of coach Pansa: ʺWe emerge extremely satisfied from this weekend, in which we played two very mentally tough matches and gained important indications on the continuation of the journey. We expect, in the next matches, constant growth from the point of view of the emotional impact and the steps forward regarding both offensive and defensive technical collaborations..
