Cases of Covid, the match between Livorno and Scotti in the balance

This morning the last, decisive round of control pads among the Tuscans. Pavia with the play Sorrentino not at its best

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Covid jeopardizes the smooth running of the match for the 25th day of group A between Pielle Livorno and Riso Scotti Pavia, scheduled for tonight at 9 pm (referees Marco Ragionieri from Bologna and Elia Scaramellini from Colli al Metauro). Some cases of positivity have been found among the Labronics, there must be at least six to ask for and obtain the referral: this morning the last, decisive round of tampons.

Meanwhile Pavia is approaching the match with the doubtful Gennaro Sorrentino: the expert play, among the best in the last two victories of Scotti, suffered a blow to the quadriceps in Sunday’s match with the other Livorno, which he had not heard in the heat, but which turned out to be very painful. “It will be a tough game, so I hope that Gennaro can give us a hand anyway, without risking it – said coach Ugo Ducarello, before the news of the Covid cases – Livorno is an excellent team, with a complete roster, some athletes could very well playing in A2. They have an excellent game system, they are confident, despite having lost in the midweek recovery with Sangiorgese, at home they beat Vigevano and have not lost for two months. I studied the videos of their games, it is one of the best teams I have seen. Unfortunately, we do not arrive, I love this playoff match from a physical point of view, also because some of my players had the flu and could not train continuously during the week, besides Sorrentino. Let’s go to Livorno to play our chances on a hot and difficult pitch because the fans will make themselves heard. We need to play a solid performance from a team point of view, I reiterated this to the players ». The strength of the Pavia group showed it last Sunday, keeping Libertas at 57 points. «Our defense is an important part – concludes Ducarello – is born from the trust and availability of a cohesive group. And in attack everyone has points in their hands ». –