Derthona overturned by the Caronnese The leoncelli stop in the round of 16

Two empty outings by Bertozzi propitiate the goals of HSL guests ahead on a penalty with Saccà, Veroni’s winning goal in the 89th minute

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Derthona also pays for the shifting of the goalkeepers: in the Cup the holder is Bertozzi, in place of the usual Teti and, perhaps due to his lack of habit on the pitch, commits two serious errors at the exit, which cost as many goals with which the Caronnese makes up for the initial disadvantage. and wins 2-1 at Coppi in the race valid for the second round of the Italian Cup, a competition in which the company claimed to hold, for the prestige, the visibility that opens up access to the top eight in Italy and for any advantages in a play key off. The goalkeeper has serious responsibilities, but it would not be correct to blame him for the entire defeat and elimination, since little was created forward to win the match: after the initial advantage on a penalty, obtained and transformed by Saccà in the 5 ‘, the bianconeri they play 20 ‘at a high level, with high pressing and speed, then slow down their pace and indulge in a sterile giropalla that does not bring verticalizations. It is also difficult to understand the reasons why the game is systematically ignored the high outsiders, the only source of acceleration and dribbling, and some technical choices in substitutions.

Zichella deploys a courageous 4-2-3-1 with 4 pure attackers and two mezzeali, Romairone finally central in support of Diallo: at the beginning of the second half, however, he is replaced to place a full-back on the left wing, as well as Emiliano is not replaced, after the warning, with the red that arrives on time. At 5 ‘from the Juventus advantage, an unfortunate empty exit from Bertozzi leaves the ball on the trocar to Rocco, who with a lob slips into the door, while the defenders rather than attempting a desperate rescue watch the ball bag. In the first minutes, however, there are many conclusions: for Derthona with Diallo, for the guests with Corno twice, well rejected by Bertozzi, then with Saccà and Romairone from a distance. At the end of the first half the rhythm drops: Saccà is no longer served and even Otelè, who even at times knows how to throw dangerous balls by jumping the man, is not involved; at 25 ‘one of his assist from him is wasted by Diallo. At half an hour the expulsion of Emiliano induces to wait for the final whistle to play overtime but on a harmless set, 2 ‘from the end, Bertozzi still fails and is overcome by a header from Veroli. –

Stefano Brocchetti