The lateral (Pavese doc) scored in the Calvairate Class 2000 blitz, was noticed with his accelerations
PAVIA
Pavia at the top (with Sestese) and Varzi behind by 2 points but euphoric for the first victory in the league are the happy face of the provincial football of Excellence after the dispute of the second day.
The pavesi in blue
In Pavia 2021-22 there are players from our area such as goalkeeper Elia Boari (from Torrevecchia Pia) or Christian Negri, born in 2000 who lives in Pavia. His first kicks moved them to Frigirola which became Ticinum, which later merged with the Accademia Pavese project. With these teams, he played two seasons in Excellence, led by Omar Albertini, current Pavia coach, before the D with Fanfulla. Then the Alcione again with Albertini mister who wanted him at Fortunati. After having propitiated the decisive penalty in the 90 ‘, transformed by Zingari, in the derby with Vogherese, on Sunday he broke the deadlock with Calvairate, always with one of his progressions that lead him to pierce the opposing defenses.
«I am very happy with this victory because it was essential to give continuity to the victories of last Sunday in the league with Vogherese and Wednesday in the Italian Cup with the Academy – says the Pavia winger -. And personally there was also the joy of the goal. But now let’s look ahead, we are only at the beginning of the season. Playing in the team of my city is an extra responsibility, which fills me with pride ».
A Pavia with many solutions. «The strength of our squad is a guarantee – nods the under blue -. A rather long squad, everyone must be ready because in a long season everyone will be needed and we are already demonstrating it in these first four matches between championship and cup ». Next Sunday at the Fortunati the clash at the top with the Sestese. “It will be an extra motivation to face them – comments Negri – the fact that there are only two teams with full points demonstrates the balance of the group”.
the twins of the goal grenade
What a couple, the couple. Nico Grasso and Davide Pizzini. In goal, arm in arm, with Gavirate. Pizzini’s goal to “open” the match in the 3 ‘(assist by Lewandowski). The doubling of Grasso in the 9th minute (to address the challenge) on Pizzini’s own assist. Will they be able to be the twins of Varzi’s goal? The numbers already speak for them. Between pre-season (friendlies), Coppa Italia and championship, they have already scored 14 goals (7 Pizzini, 7 Grasso). And their career is also clear in terms of goals scored: Nico Grasso has already broken through the wall of 100 goals (115) with the top reached in the 2016-2017 season with the Ferrera shirt (22); not least the “Duke” Pizzini, who is already close to 200 (192), with the top reached (22 goals) with Verbano in the 2013-2014 vintage. But where is the agreement between the two? Grasso replies: “There is an excellent feeling with Pizzini, when you play with players of his caliber it is always nice, we know we have important responsibilities and we do not hide ourselves trying to give everything for the team”. Pizzini’s assist and therefore his header, made the thought of having failed a week ago the penalty that could have been decisive in the debut match against Vergiatese less bitter? “It pays off but not really because he could give the team 3 points – replies Grasso – but it can happen that you miss a penalty, however I am very happy for the goal against Gavirate”. Do you and Pizzini feel special observed? “Without the team there would be no individuals, we are aware that we still have to improve a lot but there is time to do it, we just have to make ourselves available to the coach and work”. What role does Varzi want to play? «The set up squad helped to create a team to play in an important championship, winning is always difficult because especially this year there are many strong teams». Among which the Varesina, the next opponent of the championship. Will it already be a decisive challenge? «I think it’s early for the classification but it will be a good match anyway because we know we will face one of the favorites to win and from tomorrow we will prepare to be ready». –
Enrico Venni
Alessandro Maggi