The Cefa Basket Computer Center wins in Pisa and the playoffs are mathematicians in First Division. Rocchiccioli’s team passes 48 to 42 on the field of Dream Basket, the only team capable of beating the Garfagnini in the first round, overturns the goal difference and remains in first place alone in the standings. Now three races in eight days to confirm himself as the leader of the tournament.
In Pisa, a very important race for Lana and teammates who manage to win despite some absence and a few ailments. “We have achieved the first goal – he says coach Michele Rocchiccioli – now we have to think about the next three close matches to face with a difficult situation between recoveries from Covid and injuries. We want to keep the first place in the standings “.
Low score in Pisa, difficult field and Cefa need some time to get into the game. “We started slowly, but in the third quarter we extended the defense across the board – explains Rocchiccioli – the boys sacrificed themselves and we had the positive partial that allowed us to take the lead in the race”.
Masini very inspired, Angelini usually leader and also the young Under 19 Grandini. “We beat a tough team that never gave up – closes the coach – we have always had them close. I’m happy with the return of Tardelli and Bertolini, they will be fundamental in the end of the season ”.
The formation of the Cephas: Angelini 12, Bertolini, Guidugli, Lana 4, Tardelli, Ferrando 5, Masini 18, Saletti, Guidi, Bonini, Grandini 9. Coach: Rocchiccioli-Sergiampietri.
Sconfitte in the derby, however, for Under 19 and Amateurs. The youth team did not stand up to the leaders Libertas Lucca yielding by 30 to 77. Gap too clear and Cefa able to stay in line only in the third quarter. The scoreboard: Tosoni 3, Luccarini, Salotti 2, Mariani 2, Leonardi, Merhori 2, Saletti, Sergiampietri, Guidi 13, Grandini 8. Coach: Rocchiccioli-Sergiampietri.
For the Amateurs, I return to the field after a two-month stop and defeat in Sant’Alessio against Banane with a score of 42 to 38. Point-to-point match decided in the final, first knockout in the league for the team that had won on their debut against Zavrano Pisa. The match report: Mannini 6, Dini, Biagioni A 14, Rocchiccioli, Bonini 14, Guidi 2, Carli, Biagioni D, Angelini, De Lucia 2, Tamagnini, Giannotti.
