U19 Excellence, Allianz Derthona wins Turin and fully enters the National Finals area
Basketball Turin – Allianz Derthona Tortona 62-73
(14-21, 28-39, 38-55)
Turin : Clement 6, G. Raho 2, Loiacono, Corica 4, Canelli, Jahier 8, Lazzari 2, Molle, Nsir 2, Spada, Eruke 16, Fea 22. Coach F. Raho.
Derthona : Albertinazzi 3, Baldi 10, Bresciani 2, Conte n/a, Diodati 13 (7 rb, 3 rec), Farias 17 (5 ast), Fogliato n/a, Josovic 14, Korlatovic 2, Moro 4, Tambwe 8 (15 rb), Tandia n/a. Coach: Ansaloni, assistant: Tosarelli, Albasini.
Referees : Giovagnini and Scolaro.
The Allianz Derthona U19 Eccellenza team is firmly within the standings that qualify for the National Finals. Repeating their home win in the first leg against Basket Torino and capitalizing on a home defeat of former teammate Pall. Cantù at the hands of Campus Piemonte Alba, Luca Ansaloni 's team has escaped to second place alongside College Basketball Borgomanero, leaving Cantù two points behind after 13 rounds of Group 1.
At the Pala Gianni Asti in the Piedmontese capital, the Bianconeri settled matters with a 17-point lead at the end of the third quarter, their 10th win in 14 games. With three key players missing—Tandia, Conte, and Errica— Bruno Farias (pictured in the first leg photo) provided the most impact on offense, finishing as the Lions' top scorer and top assist provider.
In the next round , the third of the return round, Allianz will face the home team Varese Academy on Tuesday 23 January at 8.30pm at the PalaInsubria in Varese.
