Three sets to zero for Garlasco, Colombo Impianti fights but it is too discontinuous Coach Angelescu’s team locks the lead in the group: Bracco at minus 7
GARLASCO
The second derby of the season also goes to Ambrovit Garlasco who now sees the final first place in the B2 women’s group B1 very close. Certosa surrenders to the lomelline in three sets, but with regrets for its typically youthful discontinuity because in the last two fractions, despite disastrous starts, it has been able to produce important comebacks, touching above all in the third to reopen the game.
The Ambrovit starts strong and finds gaps also in the center and is a quick time out for the Carthusian bench on the 6-2 Garlaschese. Kovacova in fast responds to a sumptuous attack from Bracchi (10-5). Certosa alternates good plays with free mistakes and fails to reduce the delay. Kovacova’s turn at bat further widens the gap) 13-6), coach Di Toma runs out of suspensions when Citterio places the ace that sets 17-9, then Cagnoni plays with the wall and signs 19-10. The captain also climbs to the wall for 22-11. In general, the Ambrovit closes the accounts with two monster blocks by Kovacova to enhance an excellent turn at bat by Favaretto (25-11). There is only Garlasco in the field when we restart and Gullì’s 7-0 start on the batting turn is already a sentence with Di Toma forced to the first suspension. Biancardi enters the ranks of Certosa for Bracchi, but things do not improve (12-2 and 20-8). Coach Angelescu takes time when the advantage is partially eroded (22-15) and must be repeated when Certosa with clarity and perseverance goes back to -5 (23-18), then Citterio closes the accounts of the fraction (25-19).
Third set fought
The departure of the third is a photocopy of the second with the difference that this time Di Toma asks for time on 4-0 Ambrovit. The second time out matures on 11-6, but Certosa has the strength not to give up and slowly climb up to -2 even blocking Kovacova (18-16 and time out of coach Angelescu who repeats a moment later on 18-17) . Certosa now believes in it and replies blow by blow to grab a tie at 22-22, then Ambrovit relies on its greater experience, before an attacking error by the Carthusians closes the set and the game at 25-22. Colombo Impianti Certosa will then be back on the field tonight at 9pm at PalaFerraris in Casale for the recovery of the match with the Euromac Mix (referees Marco Gemma di Massa and Michela Vilardo of Genoa).
Group B1. Standings: Ambrovit Garlasco points 24; Bracco Pro Patria Milan 17; Unet E-Work Busto Arsizio 14; Gonzaga Milan 10; Euromac Mix Casale Monferrato 7; Colombo Impianti Certosa 3 (Bracco Pro Patria Milano three games less; Certosa, Casale Monferrato two games less; Ambrovit Garlasco, Busto Arsizio and Gonzaga one less). –
Fabio Babetto