Juventus triumph: Sanders brings Derthona into history at the end
Bertram Derthona-OraSì Ravenna 78-76
(23-20, 37-40, 59-59)
Scoreboards:
Derthona: Sackey ne, Cannon 17, Gazzotti, Ambrosin, Tavernelli 5, D'Ercole 14, Fabi 7, Mascolo 17, Severini, Sanders 18, Morgillo ne. All. Ramondino
Ravenna: Rebec 15, Cinciarini 24, Chiumenti 5, Guidi ne, Denegri 7, Vavoli, Venuto 3, Maspero ne, Oxilia 4, Simioni 12, Buscaroli ne, Givens 6. All. Cancellieri
Derthona: It's history! The victory in game 5 against Ravenna meant the first semi-final in Serie A2 for the Club, at the end of a match conducted for a large part of the first half. In the second half, then, he was forced back and overtaken by the visitors, then he extended his lead, resisted and won at the end with a shot at the siren by Sanders, in the most classic thrilling final. PalaOltrepò explodes with joy for an exciting victory.
Intense and physical first quarter at the PalaOltrepò, in a Game 5 atmosphere: the Lions lead from the start and close ahead 23-20. In the second half the Bianconeri suffered the offensive fluidity of Ravenna, who overtook and went on to lead 37-40 at halftime. Upon returning from the locker rooms the match flows on the tracks of balance, in an exciting back and forth between two teams that show all their qualities: in the 30th minute it is 59 all. In the last period the Lions try the decisive extension at the start (66-59), but Ravenna doesn't give up and manages to get back into contact, impacting the game with a penetrating basket by Cinciarini 9 seconds from the end (76-76) . They are pulsating, decisive moments: the final throw is in the hands of Sanders, who waits and then attacks in penetration, leaning on the table at the end. Derthona wins 78-76 and reaches the semi-final against Eurobasket Roma. Race 1 on Saturday 5 June at PalaOltrepò at 20.45pm.
