B M - Villa Aurelia - Zurich Barbato Basilicata Nuoto 2000 12-13

The 2024 season of Zurich Barbato Basilicata Nuoto 2000 ends with an away victory. A characterful win for coach Bruschini's boys who earn the first three points of their championship on Villa Aurelia Sc's field with a score of 13-12. Encouraging signs for the Neapolitan coach, who starts this year with a completely renewed team compared to the relegation experienced six months ago. Just four players remain from the previous season, and the performance was marked by ups and downs, but also a comeback that reveals the team's character and sets the path for the resumption of the championship.

A shocking start for Di Palma and his teammates as they fall behind by three goals and fail to score in the first seven minutes, also missing two power-play opportunities. The first goal, one minute before the end of the first quarter, is scored by Musacchio, followed by the captain Di Palma. The hosts respond with a new break, bringing themselves back to a three-goal lead (6-3), but Basilicata fights back: Di Martino, Simonetti, and D'Antonio level the game at 6-6 before halftime.

Upon returning to the pool, Fabrizio Di Martino begins to shine. The striker from the class of '83 scores all four goals in the third quarter, giving the team its first lead and allowing them to keep up with the opponents after Ceccarelli's temporary 10-9 lead.

In the final quarter, Zurich Barbato Basilicata Nuoto 2000 accelerates definitively. Three consecutive goals bring the white and green team to the maximum advantage, which they then manage until the end.

VILLA AURELIA SC - ZURICH BARBATO BASILICATA NUOTO 2000 12-13 (4-2, 2-4, 4-4, 2-3)

VILLA AURELIA: Defeditta, Fioravanti, Capponi, Agnolet 1, Colletti 2, Curcio, Ferri, Ceccarelli 3 (1 penalty), Biancolilla 4, Maggi, Montedove, Stopponi 1, Amici, Briani 1

ZURICH BARBATO BASILICATA NUOTO 2000: Cecere, Di Palma 1, Cerchiaro, Izzo, Di Martino 5 (3 penalties), Fontana, Simonetti 3, Musacchio 1, Barbato, Magliulo 1, Giello 1, D'Antonio 1, Abbate, Russo. Coach: Bruschini

Notes: Simonetti (B) expelled in the fourth quarter. Stopponi (V) left the game due to fouls limit in the second quarter. Power-plays: Villa Aurelia 3/7 + 1 penalty, Zurich Barbato Basilicata Nuoto 2000 2/5 + 3 penalties. Referee: Cappelli