Allievi M - Vela Ancona's students perform well, finishing third at the Lavagna Tournament

Three wins in the first three matches: a great start for the City of Lavagna tournament for the students of Vela Nuoto Ancona led by Marco Risso. They defeated Rari Nantes Florentia 9-5 with six goals from Palanca and one each from Vichi, Di Maggio, and Cecconi. Then they won against Torino 81 with a score of 10-7, with four goals by Palanca, three by Sicuro, two by Di Maggio, and one by Vichi. Finally, an 11-6 victory against Arese with six goals by Palanca, three by Vichi, and one each by Ambrosi and Sicuro. Unfortunately, the semifinals and finals did not go as well for the young Ancona team. After a battle, they lost in the semifinals 12-11 on penalties against the home team Lavagna 90, following a 9-9 draw in regular time. Palanca and Sicuro scored four goals each, Vichi scored twice, and Ambrosi scored one goal. In the third-place playoff, Vela Nuoto Ancona concluded the tournament in Liguria by winning 11-8 against Rari Nantes Bologna. Palanca scored six goals, Sicuro three, and Vichi and Cecconi scored one each. Vela Ancona finished third with two special awards from the organization: Sergio Leon Garbati as the best goalkeeper of the tournament, and Leonardo Palanca as the top scorer of the event with 26 goals in five matches, tied with Giacomo Fulgoni of Lavagna 90.

GiuseppePoli
Press Office Vela Nuoto Ancona
Photo: Vela Nuoto Ancona's student team in Lavagna