A1 F – Unlucky debut for Lazio, Bogliasco wins
Lazio loses 2-7 against Bogliasco. Mataafa scores the first historic goal for the team in the top division. Spagnoli: "No drama, but we need to play with more courage"
Historically "bitter" debut for Lazio Nuoto in Serie A1. In the first matchday, played at the "Cupole" in Acilia, the team in white and sky blue lost 2-7 against Bogliasco. Mataafa scored the first goal for Lazio in the top division (1-2), but what weighed the most on the result was the low conversion rate in numerical superiority. The team coached by Iacopo Spagnoli stayed in the game until halfway through the third quarter: Tori scored 2-3, but the light went out suddenly after the fourth away goal scored by Spampinato. Bianco and Rogondino practically sealed the match before Millo's final goal in the last quarter. Worth noting were the "encouraging" applause from the crowd in the stands towards the eagles at the end of the match. Next match: Saturday 26th against Ancona.
Lazio Nuoto coach, Iacopo Spagnoli: "It could have been a better debut, but it was a different game compared to the Italian Cup. We paid a bit for our inexperience and emotions, but we won't make a drama out of it. There is a whole season ahead to work on this. Today we broke the ice, and in the future, we will surely do better, without fear. Against Ancona, I expect to see a more courageous team. We are a newly promoted team, and there won't be any easy matches. We will work game after game with the utmost confidence and calmness."
SS LAZIO NUOTO-AGN ENERGIA BOGLIASCO 1951 2-7
SS LAZIO NUOTO: G. Acerbotti, I. Falso, G. Di Marcantonio, C. Ioannou, L. Boldrini, A. Imola, C. Tori 1, C. Lomonte, S. Rugora, L. Mataafa 1, F. Troncanetti, A. Rovetta, S. Lucherini, M. Esposito. Coach: Spagnoli
AGN ENERGIA BOGLIASCO 1951: V. Uccella, E. Bianco 2, D. Spampinato 2, L. Virzi, S. Bozzo, G. Millo 2, R. Rogondino 1, M. Paganello, B. Bo, M. Carpaneto, C. Paganuzzi, G. De Capitani Di Vimercate. Coach: Sinatra
Referees: Romolini and Rizzo
Notes
Quarters: 1-2 0-1 1-3 0-1 Lomonte (L) fouled out at 4’14” of the fourth quarter. Power-play goals: Lazio 1/8 and Bogliasco 3/7 Spectators: Approximately 300.
Ufficio Stampa Lazio Nuoto
