A2 M – Check-Up Rari Nantes Salerno Triumphs in the Derby and Makes It Two out of Two in This Season's Start
A clear victory by 18-9 for Check-Up Rari Nantes Salerno in the derby at the "Simone Vitale" Pool, defeating Circolo Nautico Salerno. The Giallorossi secure their second win in two matches in this early Serie A2 season.
DETAILS: Still without Parrilli and Vassallo, Rari starts strong and takes a 2-0 lead with goals from Privitera and Pica. The young opposing team, well-led by Walter Fasano, responds with a 3-0 run to take a 3-2 lead. It is Privitera again who equalizes at the end of the first quarter.
In the second period, Check-Up showcases their higher technical skill and physicality, scoring five goals (Fortunato, De Simone, two from Pica, and Francesco Sifanno's first A2 goal). 8-5 at halftime.
The third quarter sees another dominant performance by the Giallorossi, widening the gap and securing three points with two more goals by the MVP of the day, Donato Pica (who finishes with six goals), and goals from Siani, Gallozzi, Fortunato, and Sifanno. The quarter ends with coach Presciutti's boys leading 14-7.
The last eight minutes see a result that is no longer in question, with significant playing time for the youngest players. Goalkeeper Andrea Tortorella, born in 2009, makes his A2 debut. Also born in 2009, Antonio Chianese scores his first A2 goal, along with captain Luongo, Pica, and Fortunato, ending the match at 18-9.
This is what coach Christian Presciutti had to say after the match: "It was a good game with a great crowd. I believe the spectators were entertained. We had good indications and must continue working. Today was an opportunity to give playing time to the younger players who are increasingly fitting into the team dynamics."
Check-Up Rari Nantes Salerno will return to action next Saturday, November 23, in Anzio against Centro Nuoto Latina.
CHECK-UP RARI NANTES SALERNO – CIRCOLO NAUTICO SALERNO 18 – 9
CHECK-UP RN SALERNO: Milione, Luongo (Capt.) 1, De Simone 1, Sanges, Agulha de Freitas, Gallozzi 1, Fortunato 3, Sifanno 2, Siani 1, Borsellino, Privitera 2, Pica 6, Tortorella, Chianese 1. Coach: Presciutti
CN SALERNO: Martucci, Costa, Piccolo, Esposito, Di Somma 2, Malandrino, Roscigno, Fileno 1, Cucciniello, Marcellino 4, Strianese 1, Luongo 1, Giarletta, Senatore. Coach: Fasano
Referees: Romolini and Bachelli
Notes: Quarters 3-3; 5-2; 6-2; 4-2. Gallozzi (R) fouled out in the fourth quarter. Power Plays: RN Salerno 4/10 and CN Salerno 3/12
Rari Nantes Nuoto Salerno
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