A1 F - Lazio, defeat amidst applause: the derby goes to SIS Roma
The white and blue team played an extraordinary first half of the match, then the higher quality of Sis emerged, winning 16-9. Five goals for Mata'afa. Spagnoli: "For two halves, we put one of the title contenders in crisis"
A great Lazio team loses against SIS Roma in the first water polo derby of the Capital. With a truly heroic performance, the white and blues are not far from stopping one of the title contenders. At Centro Sportivo Le Cupole, the derby of the 7th round of the A1 series ends 9-16, but the eagles intimidate their opponents: they lead for two halves and close the first half of the match 8-8. Then the greater quality of the yellow and red team puts the game on the SIS track. Mata'afa and Carolina Ioannou were the absolute protagonists of the day, with Mata'afa scoring 5 goals and Ioannou a hat-trick. At the end of the game, resounding applause for the Lazio players, who honored the historic derby in front of a completely full grandstand.
The coach of Lazio Nuoto, Iacopo Spagnoli, regarding the performance of the team: "Congratulations to the girls, who put all the work done in training into the water. I saw a team eager to play on equal terms against one of the title contenders. For two halves, we put them in crisis, then some fatigue also emerged. However, we are on the right path"
SS LAZIO NUOTO-SIS ROMA 9-16
SS LAZIO NUOTO: G. Acerbotti, I. Falso, G. Di Marcantonio, C. Ioannou 3, L. Boldrini, M. Esposito, C. Tori 1, C. Lomonte, S. Rugora, L. Mataafa 5, F. Troncanetti, A. Rovetta, S. Lucherini, China. Coach: I. Spagnoli
SIS ROMA: O. Sesena, E. Zaplatina 3, A. Gual Rovirosa, A. Aprea 1, C. Ranalli 2, I. Chiappini 1, D. Picozzi 1, L. Di Claudio 2, L. Papi 1, S. Centanni 4, A. Cocchiere 1, S. Carosi, G. Bottiglieri, S. Rossi. Coach: M. Capanna
Referees: Paoletti and Iacovelli
Notes:
Halftime results: 4-4 4-4 0-3 1-5. Exclusions: Lazio 2/8 + a missed penalty by Tori in the second half (saved) and Roma 8/9. Boldrini (L) and Rugora (L) were ejected for 3 fouls in the second and fourth halves, respectively. Approximately 400 spectators.
Press Office Lazio Nuoto
