C M - Canottieri Milano Draws with Varese
In the scenic setting of the Fabiano pool in Varese, Canottieri Milano finished their match against Varese Olona Nuoto with a 9-9 draw, leaving some regrets. The match was very competitive and always on the edge, with the visiting team from Milan starting well, taking a two-goal lead in the first quarter. However, the home team responded strongly, overturning the situation and taking the lead. Milano reacted and concluded the third period ahead with a score of 9-8. In the final minutes, the match became heated, with Varese scoring the equalizing goal just 42 seconds from the end. The draw allows Milano’s closest pursuers, Busto and Arese, both winners in their matches, to close the gap, but Milan remains on top of the league with a comfortable four-point lead.
Match Report: The first period opened with alternating goals; Nobili, Cacciola, and Nava scored for Canottieri Milano while Varese responded with goals from Oleotti, Pandolfo, and Cardinale, but Milano closed the period strongly, with two goals from De Gennaro and Di Caro, making the score 5-3 in favor of Milanese. In the second period, the home team showed a strong reaction, ending the quarter 4-1 and moving ahead to 7-6. Goals by Parma, Oleotti, and Pandolfo turned the tide of the match while Nobili scored for Milano. The third period saw Milano getting back on track thanks to a goal by Biroli and a double from Carotenuto, marking the end of the quarter at 9-8, with Pandolfo completing his hat trick. The final quarter was characterized by intense fighting, but neither team could score until Manuel Sciocco equalized for Varese just seconds from the end. Milano attempted a final assault, but Vanoni's shot hit the crossbar, marking the final draw.
After the game, coach Francesco Naccari expressed his regret: "We did not play the game as we wanted. Despite everything, we were close to taking home the three points from a very challenging venue. We did not handle our man advantage well and acted too confused, especially in the last quarter. Congratulations to Varese who managed to block our attacks and deserved the draw. We take this point, aware that it won't be easy for other teams to win in this venue. We need to be more decisive beginning next Saturday on our trip to Genoa against Andrea Doria."
The Canottieri Milano is now preparing for the next challenge, a crucial match for the playoff race, where every point will be vital to maintaining a good margin in the playoff zone. The appointment is set next Saturday at the Lago Figoi pool in Genoa, where the Milanese must perform their best to avoid further setbacks. The season is long and, as noted by Naccari, nothing has been decided yet.
Varese Olona Nuoto-Canottieri Milano: 9-9 (3-5; 4-1; 1-3; 1-0)
VON: Brisca, Drammis, Sonzini, Belli 1, Fioravazzi, Sciocco T., De Michele, Gianfranceschi, Parma 1, Oleotti 2, Sciocco M. 1, Cardinale 1, Cantore, Pandolfo 3, Coach: Osigliani Daniele
CANOTTIERI MILANO: De Stefano, Corradini, Valtorta, Calì, De Gennaro 1, Nobili 2, Biroli 1, Cacciola 1, Bombaci, Nava 1, Di Caro 1, Coscia Vanoni Sartori, Carotenuto 2. Coach: Naccari Francesco
Referee: Visconti from Varese. Notes Power plays: VON 4 out of 16 plus a penalty shot made. Canottieri MI: 2 out of 12 + 1 penalty shot made. Spectators approximately 250.
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