Thursday 24 January 2019. Prologue, necessary. Forty-eight hours burning, to define the last two games to be played in the first phase of Under 13 Elite, with Virtus and Stars. At least six of the dates proposed to the two opposing formations, imprimatur Wednesday FIP on the game 30 January with the Bianconeri, quasi-agreement with Cantelli to play Saturday afternoon, then faded Wednesday afternoon for their inability. The only remaining date, to Thursday, just, then the next day. Corsica (telephone, direttamente dall’autostrada) to have confirmation from FIP Palasavena San Lazzaro, the new race field INVICTUS Academy, and communication “last minute” to parents.
Afternoon of the game, after the morning spent “contarci”, we will be able to play seven (rispetto a chi c’era a Minerbio, two less, uno per influenza e l’altro per weekend lungo in montagna), more Filippo that despite having undergone a knee blow in Minerbio will without being able to take the field, and the same will be for the two injured Gregorio ed Enrico. Ten, as required by the FIP website to print the fateful wishlist, needed to play. L’inserimento della partita all’ultimo minuto non ha sconvolto i piani delle famiglie, hanno capito che l’anticipo non era dipeso da noi, e che l’importante sarebbe stato giocare, and demonstrate in practice that even in the twenty-four hours, we would be able to prepare.
Logica l’apprensione di una mamma: “In 8 of asphalt”, He writes on the group whatsapp. But the response of Marco Pappalardo It gives the charge at all: “I answer just because I think it's fair. Francesca, ci hanno ‘asfaltato’ anche quando eravamo in 12, lo sappiamo che questo Campionato è sopra alla portata del gruppo… But there today it is important to form a group and remain united even in the difficulties. Perché alla fine anche questo è un insegnamento d’oro per i vostri ragazzi. Every time you win, il resto delle volte s’impara… Many thanks to all the kids and families who today remain united in the need. Penso sia il messaggio più Bello di oggi… If we can all see it so, HARSH but today will emerge from the field already victorious. Credo in questo gruppo e nella Famiglia Invictus… Per Aspera ad Astra!!! Thanks again and after”.
The right energy, then. So that Filippo He wants to be on the field, not only on the bench, and he asks to play, resorting to a knee brace. It will be one of the best in the field. But everyone will give their best, will give all. And they will, we will do it, with a smile. No matter the gap on the scoreboard, just look at the difference in tonnage, The Stars are at least double our. Non c’è nemmeno uno dei nostri lunghi, Cantelli and the first time it five terraced well together. As for the game, the “Oranges” They never put back to the basket, do not block or double, do not call games or offensive or defensive schemes, and words spent on the bench or in the dressing room have only praise and compliments, cazziate not reproach or punitive changes.
The chronicle, finally. E’ la nostra prima partita ufficiale sul nuovo campo, c’è la musica nel riscaldamento e, from our tradition, we would like to present the teams in the field to hear the boys little pros. Ma, when we call in the field visiting players, non partecipano… For us, we have already won. Rispetto alla gara d’andata, over 95-33, We keep them in 19 points less, ends 24-76. E, probably, It can be a new beginning. Rather, we are convinced that this will happen. Parents go down to congratulate Coach, and write messages on the group loads of compliments and enthusiasm. The boys come out of the locker room after happy showers, pleased with themselves. Here, They have become a group. David defeated Goliath.
Thanks to But, Filippo, Luca, Maxim, Sam, Steve, Marco, Pietro, and especially to Greg ed Enrico. Through difficulties to the stars!
IRRESISTIBLE Bologna: 24 – Zanfanti (Cap.) 3, Design 5, Of peace 7, Papoff, Gonçalves 2, Sarti 4, Manfredini, Lelli 2, By Luca, Barbieri 1. Head Coach: Marco Pappalardo, Assistant Coach: Giovanni Setti.
STARS BASKET: 76 – Lots 1, Wild, Cantelli 40, Ponzellini 2, Pasini, Brizzi 8, Their 8, Mazza 4, Monari, By Luca 7, Springer F. 4, Springer G. 2. Head Coach: Alessandro Cantelli, Assistant Coach: Matthew Flag.
partial: 3-26, 6-17 (9-43), 5-20 (14-63), 10-13 (24-76)
Referee: Luciano Bertocchi.