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, directly from the) 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 (compared to those who were there in Minerbio, two less, one for influence and the other for a long weekend in the mountains), 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. The inclusion of the game at the last minute does not upset the plans of families, they understood that the advance was not depended on us, and that the important thing would be to play, and demonstrate in practice that even in the twenty-four hours, we would be able to prepare.
Logic apprehension of a mom: "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, They have 'paved' even when we were in 12, we know that this Championship is above the reach of the group ... But there today it is important to form a group and remain united even in the difficulties. Because in the end this is a golden lesson for your kids. Every time you win, the rest of the time you learn ... Many thanks to all the kids and families who today remain united in the need. I think the message Beautiful today ... If we can all see it so, HARSH but today will emerge from the field already victorious. I believe in this group and in Invictus Family ... 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. There is not even one of our long, 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. It 's our first official game on the new field, there is music in the heating and, 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, do not participate ... For us, we have already won. Compared to the first leg, 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.