Voghe launched, now even the defense makes the difference

Clean sheet in big matches with Ardor and Varzi. Received: merit to be shared with comrades who sacrifice themselves in cover

VOGHERA

The victory with Varzi gave further awareness to Vogherese, fifth in the standings at -5 from leaders Castanese. To reinforce the ambitions of the Rossoneri team, there is the defensive solidity, which emerged in the two direct clashes with Lazzate and Varzi, where De Toni’s goal remained unclimbed. The defensive package, led by the excellent Gabrielli and Lorusso, shone for concentration and attention and, even on the side lanes, Andrini and Riceputi, were impeccable in the containment phase. «The merit of this solidity must be shared with the whole team – underlines Federico Riceputi, author of the goal that unlocked the derby with Varzi – midfielders and forwards sacrifice a lot and simplify the work of the department. What is clearly emerging is our team spirit ».

The atmosphere in the Rossoneri’s home is characterized by a great euphoria for the string of successes, which has also brought enthusiasm to the fans, present in good numbers in the match with Varzi. Now at the gates there is another home match with Verbano, which has 14 points, 5 less than Voghe, but must recover two games, postponed for positive cases at Covid: “Six victories in a row are not easy to achieve , but now the fun comes and we certainly don’t want to stop. We have to be careful of Verbano, a young team, which is doing a good championship », declared Riceputi.

Growth in the second half

The other element that catches the eye in Vogherese’s climb towards the top rankings concerns the transformation of the team in the second half. In the sequence of six victories, the Rossoneri team never closed the first portion of the game ahead. In two cases, with Settimo away and Rhodense at home, Voghe was able to overturn the disadvantage gained in the first 45 ‘. «The fact that the team grows in the second half is due to the excellent athletic condition of our group and the long bench. We train with the right intensity and at a distance, we have more fuel than the others and whoever enters from the bench always proves that they can have an impact on the match, ”says Riceputi. The theme of the large squad, with many quality alternatives, was also remarked by coach MassimoGiacomotti, after the success on Varzi «I can safely say that there are twenty owners in this team, and it is not a cliché. Just look at the impact that those who take over have ”. Reinvigorated by these certainties, Voghe looks to the future with legitimate optimism. –

ALESSANDRO QUAGLINI