SASSARI. Today the Dinamo girls make their debut in EuroCup Fiba, one of the most important European women’s basketball competitions. It is the first time in history for a Sardinian team, a good goal for the Biancocelesti after just one season in A1. The appointment is at 8.30 pm within the friendly walls of PalaSerradimigni against a tough opponent, the Luxembourgers of Grengewald.
The host team has two excellent foreigners: the American-trained Canadian winger Cassandra Brown and the American pivot Mathias, 1 meter and 93 centimeters, who averaged 12 points and 9 rebounds in Empoli last year. «We know Mathias well, last year she was in Empoli and did well – says coach Antonello Restivo -. The Canadian, on the other hand, is a deadly shooter who has made big numbers in college playing from guard and wing. We face a physical team, we don’t have to think too much about tonnage details but we have to think about being aggressive, even more so, making rhythm our weapon in the 40 ‘trying to raise it by the minute – the coach suggests to his girls -. We expect everything, we prepare for possible zone defense with pick and roll change situations: we want to be ready and face the match in a complete way ». Coach Restivo is not afraid: “Our goal is to pass the round and get to the groups, we can play for it.” Infirmary situation? “Tina Trebec is currently working with the medical and physiotherapy staff, we are waiting for her and I’m not worried.” Finally tonight we return to the field with the public. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket office in via Nenni. The ticket to attend the match will have a single cost of 10 euros, 8 for LA and LBF subscribers, 5 under 12. (g.z.)