Fortitudo, sparks expected with Vigevano despite absences

Bologna, February 1, 2025 - Fortitudo for the seventh consecutive pearl and continue the climb to the top, Vigevano to try to raise their heads and take a step towards more peaceful areas. For diametrically different reasons, the match scheduled for Sunday evening at 18:XNUMX at the PalaDozza is important for both Flats Service and the Lombard team.

On paper, between a Fortitudo that is on a roll and a Vigevano that is limping and that would have to do without a foreigner among others, it actually seems there was no match, but be careful because A2 has shown itself to be a championship where pitfalls are around every corner. If we want to spice up the challenge even more, in addition to the rivalry between fan bases there is also a long-distance comparison between the two benches.

On the way Case and the neighbor Pansa they exchanged more than just a few barbs during and after the match (held on December 1st and ending 71-78 for Effe), so much so that both of them ended up with a disqualification day, on Sunday there is the curiosity to see them face to face again.

“In the last match played against Cantù we didn't have the right approach, it took us a while to get going, but when we did it was a great great game - Caja himself confirmed in recent days - +21 difference in the second half against a team like the one from Brianza shows the good work that has been done, now we will have to try to bring this type of match and performance over all 40 minutes. The thermometer is the rebounds, then you win free throws, you can go to the rim with more confidence; some players in attack must register, but when everyone does their part and fights with determination and attention, problems can be overcome."

The injured

Still absent in Fortitudo Kenny Gabriel and Gherardo Sabatini. Vigevano is not doing any better, on the contrary: still absent due to injury Christopher Strautmanis e Thomas Raspino, to which is added Andrew Smith. 

“We are going through a difficult time due to the many injuries, which prevent us from training as we want, in a period of the season where there are many matches scheduled - underlines Lorenzo Bruni, assistant coach - The away match in Bologna comes against one of the teams fittest in the league and in confidence, which is going up the current in the standings, after a difficult start to the championship. We faced Fortitudo not many weeks ago and we know their strong points well, which are both inside the area and on the perimeter. We will have to try to keep control of the game, remaining united on the field even more than usual".

Referees

Race direction entrusted to Rudellat, Yang Yao, Rodia.

Where to follow the match

Radio and TV: Live streaming on LNP Pass and radio broadcast on Radio Sanluchino, audio commentary on Canale 88. Delayed television broadcast on Monday 3 February (21:00 pm) on Canale 88.