Bertram enjoys the semifinal at 9 pm, a dream challenge at Virtus Bologna

After the victory against Trieste, Ramondino is satisfied “Without Tavernelli and Chris Wright a success with the head”

PESARO

After overcoming Allianz Trieste (94-82), this evening (duo at 21, live commentary on Raisport HD, Eurosport2, Discovery +) Bertram Tortona tries to write a new exciting chapter of her story.

Coach Marco Ramondino’s boys will face Virtus Segafredo Bologna in the semifinal of the final eight of the “Frecciarossa” Italian Cup, at the Vitrifrigo Arena in Pesaro.

The Piedmontese club has decided to make a bus available again for fans who want to follow the team. The departure is fixed at 11 from the square of the PalaCamagna di Tortona. Without captain Riccardo Tavernelli and Chris Wright, Bertram showed solidity and clarity in the match against the Giulians on Thursday afternoon.

«We are very happy with the victory and the performance that brought us to this result. – explained coach Ramondino after the match – For my part, congratulations to the players for the excellent attitude, mental strength and ability to withstand the physical impact that a tough and very experienced team like Trieste has expressed since the beginning of the year. Several players found unexpected energy just a few days after the excellent performance against Trento. Rotating with eight players was not easy, so congratulations to the boys again ».

Now there is the obstacle Virtus Segafredo Bologna. This is the third challenge of the season between the Lions and the Italian champions. On 18 September 2021 in the quarter-finals of the National Super Cup, the “black V” won 74-66; while on October 30th, at the PalaFerraris in Casale Monferrato, the Tortonese took their revenge with a clear 93-76 in the 6th day of the men’s Serie A.

«We expect a high level commitment – says Ramondino – When we are confronted with these teams, I believe that a large part of the work is to do our own thing, for us it means involving all the players in attack, while defensively being in balance. We will have to be disciplined. The Virtus we face is different from that of the championship, starting with the presence of Belinelli and the condition of Mannion. It is not just a numerical issue, however, but a variety of solutions available “.

«It will be a difficult match and we have little time to prepare it – adds Tyler Cain, 4 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists against Trieste – we must focus on the things we have done well and have brought us this far. We are aware of the strength of Virtus, but we will prepare as best we can. They are very physical and aggressive, we will continue to circulate the ball quickly, attack the opponents in one on one, in short, we will play our game. I feel good and the team spirit is high, we are ready and energized ». The match will be directed by Carmelo Paternicò from Piazza Armerina (Enna), Michele Rossi from Anghiari (Arezzo) and Guido Giovannetti from Terni.

Italian Cup, final eight Quarters: Milan-Sassari 88-68, Trento-Brescia 73-78, Tortona-Trieste 94-82, Virtus Bologna-Brindisi 93-81. Semifinals. Today: Milan-Brescia (at 6.15 pm), Tortona-Virtus Bologna (21). The final tomorrow at 18. Serie A recovery of the 19th day: Venice-Naples (today at 15). –

FRANCO SCABROSETTI