The Angry Femminile smiled again. New success for the team of coach Michele Morra, who defeated the unbeaten league leader Basilia Potenza (82-77) after extra time. The desire of the grey-reds to not stop was rewarded, being able to recover deficits even more than double digits. Pragliola was the top scorer with 19 points. Double figures also for Carcaterra (17), Falino (15) and Capriati (15).
I started with slightly cold hands on both sides. The first basket comes after more than 2′, with a triple from Carcaterra (3-0). Potenza responded immediately, along with Armenti and D’Avanzo (3-5). Pragliola’s jumper tied the score (5-5). Coelloperez hit from long range and Mendy hit from mid-range (7-12). That’s why coach Morra was forced to take a time out. When we came back there was no shock. The Lucanians took advantage of the situation to extend their lead over D’Avanzo and Mancuso (9-17). Carcaterra was a little shaken by his three-point play that made it 12-17. Falino follows, with a bomb from the corner at -2 (15-17). And this is how the first half ends. In the second ten laps Ppotenza gave a new push with Coelloperez and Armenti for 15-24. Angri reacted to captain Sapienza, who found the points to make it 22-26. This time also the visitors were hurt from a distance with Fiorentini (22-29). The locals did not give up and came back with Manna and Pragliola (29-31). The visitors kept their noses in front, with Manna stopping the score at 32-36 in the end. So we went back to the locker room.
If the match continues, the liberos of Carcaterra bring the grey-red contact (35-36). Mancuso and Armenti also fixed the new +5 of the Lucanians (35-40). The excellent Carcaterra did not stop and got in 37-40. The league leaders behaved accordingly and re-spaced the Fiorentini clubs, deadly from the perimeter (39-48). After a new reprimand from coach Morra, Potenza still had an advantage through free throws by Mendy and Coelloperez (43-53). This time, it was Capriati who shook the game (48-53). When the clock stopped, Mendy took the game, at the last break, to 48-55. The usual Bulgarian zone imposed by Potenza put Angri in trouble, who found a small basket. Coelloperez punished the locals with 50-61. But they have to deal with Mendy, who has a hot hand (57-68). Angri still put his heart into it and closed at -7 (61-68) with Falino. Capriati continues to counterattack for -5 (63-68). Pragliola opened it all up again with a jumper at 65-68. Manna missed the equalizing triple and the usual Mendy fortunately scored 65-70. Pragliola again gives full possession (67-70). , with a 1’24” game, and keeps the game pending. He always found 70 all, after suffering a technicality for flopping. Fiorentini missed the free throw, with 5” on the clock. And it’s overtime.
Extra time started well with Capriati overtaking (72-70). The break continues for Kazantseva (74-70). Armenti was the one who stopped Potenza and Fiorentini did not back down and scored the equalizer at 75. Falino put Angri ahead (77-75). The gray-red winger will also rest Armenti, who committed his fifth foul. So Basilia was forced to play the injured Micovic. Capriati points with +4, but Fiorentini pierces the net for 79-77. The basket bracket goes to Manna, who scored the score at 82-77.
It’s a PalaGalvani party for coach Morra’s girls, who will play on the parquet of Naples this Wednesday.
Angri Women – Basilia Potenza 82-77 aet
Angri Women’s Basketball: Catalani, Pragliola 19, Manna 5, Kazantseva 5, Lombardo ne, Sapienza 6, Falino 15, Coppola, Carcaterra 17, Capriati 15. Coach Morra
Basilia Potenza: Mendy 15, Micovic, Fiorentini 20, Coelloperez 15, Mancuso 4, Tewiah 3, Bochicchio, Galasso, Armenti 10, D’Avanzo 10, Umah. all
Referees: Licciardo and La Corte
Parts: 15-17, 32-36, 48-55, 70-70