C M – Canottieri Milano Defeated by Andrea Doria

Canottieri Milano experienced a bitter day, suffering their first seasonal defeat in the 12th matchday of the championship. The Milanese team succumbed to Andrea Doria of Genoa with a score of 10 to 9, after a fiercely fought match that saw decisive moments. The match was marked by the expulsion of Nava for violent play, which forced the Milanese to play four minutes with a numerical disadvantage. Despite this difficulty, the Milan team showed great determination, managing to keep up with their opponents until the last quarter, even though they couldn't complete the comeback. This result jeopardizes the advantage they had in the standings, but still leaves Canottieri Milano in first place with just a one-point lead over Arese and Busto. With six rounds left to play, the battle for the playoffs is exhilarating and still open.

The match report starts with a first half dominated by the Milanese, who won 3-1 despite an initial penalty awarded to Greco, who put the Ligurian team ahead. Milan responded with goals by De Amicis, Nobili, and Calì, ending the period ahead. In the second half, Andrea Doria reacted by scoring three consecutive goals from Greco. However, Milan kept the pace, with Calì equalizing. But Cutugno and Rinaldo for Doria and Coscia Vanoni for Canottieri scored goals that set the score at 6-5 in favor of the Ligurians before the end of the period. The third period started immediately with Genoa scoring with Biggi, while a retaliatory foul by Nava while being hit forced Milan to play with one less man. Figini scored a penalty for Andrea Doria, but Nobili narrowed the gap to 8-6, later Biggi and Righetti took advantage of the minutes in superiority with two goals (10-6).When back at equal numbers, Coscia Vanoni made the score 10-7 in the last minutes of the period. The last quarter was a race against time for Milan, who scored two goals thanks to De Amicis and Coscia Vanoni, but the team's final efforts, including some dubious calls from the referee, denied them offensive action, leading to a conclusion with a result of 10 to 9.

Francesco Naccari, coach of Canottieri Milano, commented on the defeat: "Despite the result, I want to congratulate my boys for the performance against a tough opponent. The refereeing was not fair and we lost two players due to unsanctioned injuries while our reaction was severely punished. We accept the verdict of the field, it’s part of the sport, but from now we must prepare to handle situations like this. We are still in the lead and have a lot to play for."

Canottieri Milano will have the opportunity to bounce back in the next round, facing CN Sestri at their club, a crucial match to return to winning ways after having gained only one point in their last two away matches. The battle for the playoffs is getting more intense and nothing is decided yet.

SG Andrea Doria-Canottieri Milano: 10-9 (1-3;5-2;4-2;0-2)

SG ANDREA DORIA: Carlucci, Donato, Figini 1, Biggi 2,Gailli,Urdi,Cocchi,Cutugno1,Bernardini, Greco 4,Rinaldo 1,Righetti, Minuto, Casciscia. Coach: Molinelli Raffaele

CANOTTIERI MILANO: De Stefano, De Stefano, Carotenuto, Calì 2, De Amicis 2 , Nobili 2, Biroli , Cacciola, Nieddu ,Nava , Di Caro, Coscia Vanoni 3, Nosenzo, Ferraro . Coach: Naccari Francesco

Referee: Campi from Genova. Notes Numerical superiorities: Andrea Doria 2 out of 11 plus 2 penalties scored Canottieri MI: 4 out of 11 + 1 penalty scored. Approx. 150 spectators. Expelled: Nava (Can MI) for violent play, art.9.14

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