Pallacanestro Serie B: Empoli Edges Derthona in Final Moments
Empoli Edges Out Derthona in Tightly Contested Play-In Gold Match
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In the latest Serie B Interregionale action, Computer Gross USE Empoli secured a 77-69 victory against Gulliver supermercati Derthona. The match, the final one of the first leg of the Play-In Gold’s second phase in the North-West Conference, saw Empoli maintain control despite a resilient effort from Derthona.
First Half: A Close Contest
The first half was a closely fought affair,with both teams trading points. Empoli, leveraging their accuracy from beyond the arc, managed to establish a slight lead.Derthona struggled early in the second quarter, falling behind by 11 points. A timeout called by coach Ansaloni at the 13-minute mark proved crucial, as Diodati’s long-range shot sparked a Derthona comeback.
Derthona managed to reduce the deficit to just four points, showcasing effective penetration and improved teamwork. However, Empoli’s Rosselli and Giannone responded, ensuring Empoli maintained a 39-31 lead going into halftime.
Second Half: empoli Extends Lead,Derthona Fights Back
The second half began with a flurry of three-pointers,including two early scores from Derthona’s Josovic. Despite this, Empoli initiated a significant run, extending their lead to 16 points. Derthona managed to narrow the gap once again, concluding the third quarter trailing 61-50.
Final Quarter: empoli Secures the Win
In the final quarter, empoli launched another surge, establishing a decisive lead.Despite a late rally from Derthona, fueled by Fonio’s contribution off the bench, empoli maintained control and ultimately secured the victory at Pala Lazzeri.
Derthona’s next challenge is scheduled for Saturday, March 22, at 17:30, away against Le Patrie Etrusca San Miniato.
Match Summary
Computer Gross USE Empoli – Gulliver Supermercati derthona 77-69 (22-17, 39-31, 61-50)
Team Stats
| Team | Points |
|---|---|
| empoli | Giannone 15, Baccetti 5, Sesoldi 12, Rosselli 7, De Leone 4, Mazzoni 12, Quartuccio 6, Regini 2, Maric 14 |
| Derthona | Fonio Fracchia 10, Fogliato 2, Albertinazzi 3, Di Meo 6, Diodati 3, Brizzi 2, Gatti 13, Josovic 23, Cissè 7 |
Key Players
- Empoli: Giannone and Maric led the scoring for Empoli.
- Derthona: Josovic’s performance stood out with 23 points.
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