A2 M - The Bitdrome Circolo Nautico Salerno debuts in A2 by defeating Wp Napoli Lions 12-10
Just two weeks ago, it might have seemed like a dream to even debut in the A2 series. To come out of the water with a convincing victory probably no one could have imagined, yet sports often enjoy telling wonderful stories, especially when they are narrated by young talents.
In the match valid for the first day of the South group of the A2 series championship, Circolo Nautico Salerno, in a crowded and enthusiastic Vitale pool, deservedly beats the newly promoted Waterpolo Napoli Lions with a score of 12-10, earning three crucial points for both the standings and the morale of a very young group that gains a fundamental confidence boost for its journey.
The home team, featuring a squad of debutants in the tournament with the exception of Gianluca Esposito, approach the match with the right attitude, play at a high pace, keep their foot on the accelerator, and reach the maximum advantage at 7-1 marked by Di Somma's seal. However, the visitors do not give up, try to shake themselves up, gradually get into the game, and respond with a 5-1 counter-break that allows them to come back to 8-6, signed by Camillo Angelone, and have a chance for a -1 less than a minute later.
Martucci, alongside his colleague Giarletta, who both had an excellent performance, disagrees, excels, and saves Telese's penalty, an intervention that brings the right boost to the home team, who find the way to score again, respond shot for shot to the opponents' attempts, and do not lose lucidity even when, in the end, the Neapolitans get back to -1. To seal the deal, twelve seconds from the end, Marco Malandrino, who scores a hat-trick, secures the title of the top scorer of the day. At the end of the match, coach Fasano and president Giarletta speak.
Walter Fasano
Today was truly a beautiful game with an exceptional crowd, and I want to thank everyone who came to see the match, supporting us until the end. We started well, then we suffered a bit from the opponents' comeback, but the boys were exceptional. No one expected it, but I believe in these guys, and through work, we have enormous room for improvement. We are happy because starting the first game of the season is never easy. Our category's arrival, the way we organized everything in two weeks, and how we dived into the championship give us a double joy. Congratulations to all my boys.
Paolo Giarletta
Today is a day that will remain impressed in the history of our club and in my memory as president. We witnessed an extraordinary debut of our team in the A2 Series Championship, and I want to express my immense joy and pride for our very young team, which faced the challenge with courage, determination, and passion.
Until a few days ago, we were considered sacrificial victims, a team that, according to predictions, would have had few chances to compete at these levels due to our choice to focus on very young players. But today, that prediction has turned into an extraordinary achievement. The boys, thanks also to the determination and passion of our coach, have shown that talent and the desire to emerge can overcome any obstacle. Their performance was a true ode to perseverance and teamwork.
I want to thank every athlete of this fantastic group, from the coach to the support staff, including our young athletes, who gave their all on the field. It is a moment of great celebration, but also a starting point. We are aware that the journey is long and full of challenges, but today we have shown that we can compete with the best teams.
Finally, a special thanks to all our fans for their relentless support. Seeing the pool overflowing with supporters cheering on our boys fills me with pride. Their passion and warmth are the strength that sustains us. Together we will continue to dream big and build a bright future for our club.
Bitdrome Circolo Nautico Salerno
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