Fusion also in 5-a-side football? “For now it’s impossible”

The director of Canottieri Longo presents the derby on Saturday: “Cordial relations with Sedico, but there is no collaboration”

Three points ahead of their cousins ​​and a comeback victory, obtained against Padua with a decisive goal a few seconds from the end. Without a doubt, Canottieri Belluno has chosen the best way to present itself at the derby scheduled for Saturday afternoon in Sedico.

Not that this means anything in highlighting which of the two is the favorite team, but undoubtedly there was no better way to show up at the Belluno event. Also because the season had started with a good point obtained at the home of Tiemme Grangiorgione.

Important players are missing – Reolon and Robinho in the first, Savi and Normanno against the biancoscudati – yet the whole group is giving remarkable responses.

The sporting director is therefore normal Matteo Longo are happy with the launch of the biancoblù team.

«In fact we come from one of those challenges that make you fall in love with this sport. Winning like this is really a source of satisfaction and there were also a few people, so even more beautiful. They weren’t three obvious points and we also had a couple of defections. We were good ».

Now you have the derby. On the contrary, the Sedico after the draw of the first day lost at the home of the Vicentina Island. What do you think of your opponents on Saturday?

«They are always a respectable team. He went via Dos Santos, but they have strengthened themselves through level players. Of course, they have changed a lot and therefore are amalgamating ».

How are the relationships between you and them?

«I would say normal, cordial. I cannot say there is collaboration, this is not ».

In short, I would like to say, for now there is no one on the horizon… Belluno Dolomites of 5-a-side football?

«Never say never, but at the moment I see it as a very complicated hypothesis if I have to be honest. Then even in 11-a-side football it seemed impossible ».

We come to you. In the summer you have expanded the roster from a numerical point of view.

“Exactly. We sought homogeneity from the point of view of characteristics and some more alternatives, while lowering the average age. Among other things, there are always the boys of our under. I would also like to underline an interesting aspect ».

Please.

“We may not be a rich company like others, but the name Canottieri always attracts. Suffice it to see Bardini, sought after by various companies, but determined to come here to continue his growth path. Or the choice of the club manager Luca Moi to join our cause ».

By the way, how is the work with him going?

«Go on in tune. He is a precious person in our organization chart, he has a vast futsal culture of which he is a profound connoisseur. A great enthusiast who documents a lot and helps us to evaluate every situation even with different eyes ».

Steps forward aimed at growing and reaching which sporting goal?

«I don’t think it’s a secret our intention to try to improve last year’s placement. Then try to reach the playoffs. However, we must underline the remarkable market carried out by the other teams, first of all newly promoted ».

So are you ready for the derby?

“If Normanno recovers, we’ll face him fully. We will play it. And in any case, I am especially happy that the public is finally here after a long time ».