Victory of character for Angri Pallacanestro, who beat Castanea Basket 78-71 at the PalaGalvani. Tough match for the Condors, who have to sweat a lot to get the better of the tough Sicilians. With Mastrototaro on the bench only for the honor of signing, coach Francesco Chiavazzo‘s rotations are shortened even more. In the key moment, the plays of Milojevic and Martinez were fundamental, with 22 and 17 points. Double figures also for a precious Granata (12). Borciu and Martinez are replied by De La Cruz and Roberto for 4 all. The game was a bit fragmented, with Castanea trying to put the local players in difficulty. The reaction comes from Enihe, who finds the basket and fouls at 13-all. And he is always the one to sound the charge for the first mini extension of the clubs (22-18). The Sicilians prove to be a solid team and with De La Cruz and Valente they make up for it (26-25). In the second period Bonanni and Granata shake up their team with scores of 30-27. The match becomes heated, with the Condors holding on to their captain, who scores a triple to make it 37-32. Martinez’s dunk gives the +5 (37-32). Granata’s free throws bring Angri to 41-32. But Sanchez and Bellomo responded in the best way (41-39), forcing coach Chiavazzo to time out. Granata’s free throws then send the game to halftime at 43-39.
At the restart Martinez returns to make himself heard with the bomb of 48-39. He is followed by Milojevic, for the first double-digit lead (52-39). Angri continues the break again with Martinez for +15 (54-39). It is Boccasavia who moves the score for his team with -10 (54-44). Castanea believes it and gets a few more points (56-50). Milojevic is ready again in the paint and gives his team breath (58-50). Finally Valle sets the score at 62-54, with which we go to the final break. In the fourth period Granata is still valuable with the half-goal of 64-56. Castanea, however, is always lurking with Angarica and Roberto for the 67-62. The Condors keep their heads ahead, then a few excited moments bring the guests back to within one possession (71-68). Milojevic confirms himself as providential with the baskets of 74-68 with 2′ to play. Martinez then explodes PalaGalvani with the bomb of 77-68 with 1’27” left. Babb’s triple is only illusory. The match ends with Angri, who rejoices with his fans.
ANGRI BASKETBALL-CASTANEA BASKET 78-71
ANGRI: Greco ne, Granata 12, Borciu 5, Enihe 6, Martinez 17, Valle 9, Bonanni 7, Borriello ne, Mastrototaro ne, Milojevic 22. Coaches: Chiavazzo
CASTANEA: De La Cruz 11, Bellomo 5, Valente 4, Babb 3, Roberto 20, Boccasavia 12, Giovani ne, Natali 2, Angarica 14. Coaches: Cavalieri
REFEREES: Mandate and Santoro
NOTES: partials 26-25, 43-39, 62-54.
