C M – Jesina Water Polo first matchday of the return round

Derby number 22 goes to Jesina, which in a crowded Palablú, secures its 20th victory in the matchup and stays in second place, trailing Certaldo and keeping Perugia, in third, at bay by two points. In front of the New Baskin Jesi boys and compatriots Andelic, Cvanciger, and Zhukouski, players from Yuasa Grottazzolina, Mr. Iaricci’s team delivers a fluctuating performance, only overcoming the yellow-blues of Catena in the mid-fourth period. Despite a good start, Jesina was unable to finish the match while leading 4-1 and 6-4, allowing a relentless Moie comeback, up to the 6-7 lead change. This time Captain Paolucci and his teammates pulled out higher technical skill to bring home the derby, amid the jubilation of the fans in the stands. "We should have a derby every month to get people excited about water polo," says President Traini, "In the stands, a crowd that many Serie A teams could envy us for. Congratulations to both teams for making it another thrilling match. From tomorrow, we focus on Tivoli."

Next match, Saturday, April 5, still at Palablú against the tough Tivoli.

JESINA WATER POLO: Nitrati, Zannini G. Mattei 2, Gambelli, Bartocci G. 2, Ciampichetti, Chiorrini, Andelic, Moreschi, Paolucci 2, Baldinelli 5, Rosiglioni, Pecci, Bartocci R. Coach Iaricci

TEAM MARCHE PN MOIE: Fileni, Marasca 3, Scaccia, Sabbatini Peverieri 2, Zannini 2, Cesaretti, Nicolini, Bartolucci 1, Cascia, Francella, Fabbri, Spoletini, Latini. Coach Catena

Quarter scores: 3-1, 2-3, 2-3, 4-1