Polisportiva Galli defeated in Milan

Arezzo, March 17, 2025 – Sanga Milano wins the big match of the day in Group A. A blackout in the second quarter was fatal for coach Garcia's team with only 4 points scored and 18 conceded. The reaction in the second half was in vain, with Sanga in control. A final mention is Maria Lazzaro's triple, fundamental for maintaining the points difference in the double confrontation. Pol.Galli: Degiovanni, Rossini, Di Fine, Faustini, Mioni Milano: Moroni, Toffali, Allievi, Nori, Zelnyte.

First quarter at a high pace: Degiovanni and Di Fine break the deadlock on one side, Nori and Toffali respond on the other for the 4-5. Faustini and Allievi exchange blows, while Di Fine and Rossini's baskets are worth 13-11. Cruz also breaks the deadlock, but Moroni and Toffali give Milan the lead back at 15-18. The end of the quarter is all Tuscan: Cruz strikes from distance while Lazzaro and De Cassan sign the 22-18. The Portuguese forward finds another basket while De Cassan seals the 26-21 of the first quarter. The second period starts again with Cruz scoring for the plus seven, with Pinotti immediately calling a timeout.

Upon returning, the plot changes: Milan begins to find greater offensive concreteness, immediately getting back in touch thanks to Toffali and Tibè. It is still the latter who hurts her former teammates, overtaking at 30-32. Coach Garcia tries to get to work on the bench, but the offensive blackout does not stop and Sanga runs away with Nori and Cicic to write the 30-39 for an incredible 4-18 partial. Milan starts again as it had finished and with Moroni and Tibè it is 30-43 at the start. De Cassan and Mioni try to revive their teammates (34-45), but Milan controls and closes at 38-52 after thirty minutes. The last period does not reserve particular emotions: Lazzaro, Cruz and Rossini try to reopen the game (48-59 at 35'), but Milan does not tremble and with Moroni and Zelnyte responds blow for blow always remaining at a safe distance. In the end, Moroni once again stands out with the basket that makes it eleven, but Lazzaro avoids a further mockery and with a handful of seconds left responds with a three-pointer that is fundamental to maintaining the double confrontation. The score ends 58-66.