Virtus wins game one: decisive defense, match point on Tuesday in Brescia

Virtus on a mission that repeats the success of race-one and on Tuesday evening in Brescia he will have the first match point. "We won thanks to the defense – confirms Dusko Ivanovic – the teams started well in attack, then the defenses made the difference. We played patiently in attack, scoring important baskets from long distance and earning important rebounds".

Then the coach talks about the opponents. "One of the best teams in the league. If you don't defend well you don't win."

Among the protagonists Daniel Hackett 10 points, but also a super defense on Della Valle. "Ours was an important defensive test - the playmaker underlines - playing with patience in attack and moving the ball well. Now we prepare for game three focused and humble".

Hugs and words of esteem, between Massimo Zanetti e Carlo Gherardi who talk about the new Juventus corporate structure. "Gherardi is a great friend of mine and has helped Virtus a lot," Zanetti emphasizes. "I always told him that the day he wanted to leave, he could do so. If there are entrepreneurs from Bologna, let them come forward, as Gherardi did in his time. Has anyone come forward? No, he's lying. For now, I'll go it alone for the next two years, we'll see what the future holds. It's clear that if tomorrow the Arab from Qatar arrives and covers me in gold, I'll do as Inzaghi does and think about it seriously." Zanetti looks for and embraces Gherardi. "It was in the initial agreements, I'm happy to have helped Virtus," Gherardi says. "Have you ever thought about taking a step forward? No, I've always been passing through, I'm happy to have contributed. Do I consider my experience at Virtus over? Yes, now let's focus on winning and have full faith in Massimo Zanetti."

Filippo Mazzoni