A1 M - TeLiMar called to a home test against Pro Recco
In the fifth round of A1, the Addaura Club welcomes the defending Scudetto champions in Terrasini
November 8, 2024 - The reigning champions Pro Recco Waterpolo will be the next illustrious opponents of TeLiMar Palermo at the "Pietro Giliberti" municipal pool in Terrasini, in the match valid for the fifth round of A1. Kick-off is tomorrow, Saturday, November 9, at 3:00 PM. The match will be officiated by referees Navarra and Romolini. The game will be broadcasted on the TeLiMar Pallanuoto Facebook page.
The Addaura Club has no time to rest after the defeat in Savona against the vice-champions Rari Nantes, which showed the difference in strength in the pool but also the significant room for improvement for the Palermo team.
The player of the day will be Emanuele Marini, in Palermo since last season. "Recco had to face a difficult period this summer, which saw the club having to give up the Champions League. In any case, the white and blue team managed to recover and are having a great season, with good performances also in the Len Euro cup," highlights the 2005-born player, who focuses on the opposing roster. "They lost some players, but they have maintained a high level of play, currently holding the top spot in the standings, tied with AN Brescia. For us, it will be crucial to have the right approach for this type of match. These games are essential to prepare ourselves better for teams within our reach. Tomorrow's match, in particular," notes the Genoese defender, "will help us face a Quinto that has definitely strengthened compared to previous years."
The red-blue-green team is called to another valuable test, after Savona, to assess the physical and, above all, mental state of the group: "We are a young group," Marini continues, "where everyone is eager to improve day by day. We are still getting to know each other, but I feel very comfortable with the new teammates, who can help me a lot to grow. In the pool, we are working hard to avoid mistakes linked to inexperience. The key aspect we are focusing the most on under the guidance of Gu Baldineti is the defensive phase."
The audience in Terrasini will welcome the most titled team in the world: "Our Palermo fans are passionate, and Terrasini is a warm environment where if we continue to work in the right way, we could achieve various satisfactions," he concludes.
Alexandra Araujo, team manager: "Playing against Pro Recco is not an easy task for anyone. You have to enter the water focused and determined to the maximum, knowing that every single distraction will be costly. In my opinion, this year too, the Ligurians continue to be the favorites for the Scudetto race, along with Savona and Brescia. Therefore, we must take advantage of this match to prepare ourselves as best as possible for the upcoming challenges, which are crucial for our ranking."
National male water polo championship Serie A1 - Matchday 5 - TeLiMar vs Pro Recco WP
TeLiMar: 1.Mandalà, 2.Mangiante, 3.Marini, 4.Fabiano, 5.Boggiano, 6.Alfonso Pozo, 7.Giliberti, 8.Muscat, 9.Lo Cascio, 10.Bajic, 11.Lo Dico, 12.Pettonati, 13.Holland, 14.Giovinazzo - Coach: Marco Baldineti
Pro Recco: 1.Del Lungo 2.Di Fulvio, 3. Gardella, 4.Cannella, 5.Younger, 6.Fondelli, 7.Presciutti, 8.Durik, 9.Iocchi Gratta, 10.Scarmi, 11.Condemi, 12.Hallock, 13.Negri. 14.Haverkampf - Coach: Sandro Sukno
Referees: Bruno Navarra, from Rome, and Francesco Romolini, from Sesto Fiorentino (FI) - Delegate: Gianluca Centineo
Alessia Anselmo
TeLiMar Press Officer
Photo Credits: (Antonio Melita/TeLiMar)
