Waiting for the Playoffs in Serie A2
- A scheduling conflict has thrown the Serie A2 play-in game between Pesaro and Turin into disarray,potentially impacting Cantù's quarterfinal opponent.
- The Italian Federation initially scheduled the game for May 1 at 6 p.m.
- After a day of negotiations involving Turin and Fortitudo Bologna, an agreement is expected to be ratified today.
Serie A2 Play-in Game Between Pesaro and Turin Faces Venue Change
A scheduling conflict has thrown the Serie A2 play-in game between Pesaro and Turin into disarray,potentially impacting Cantù’s quarterfinal opponent. The winner of the Pesaro-Turin match is slated to face Fortitudo Bologna.
Venue availability Causes Scheduling Scramble
The Italian Federation initially scheduled the game for May 1 at 6 p.m. Though, the Pesaro arena is hosting the European Convention of Tecnocasa. Pesaro President Andrea Valli showed reporters an email from June of last year indicating FIP and Lega were aware of the arena’s unavailability on that date. The email also suggested the game was initially planned for Sunday, May 4.
Agreement Reached, game Likely Moved to Ancona
After a day of negotiations involving Turin and Fortitudo Bologna, an agreement is expected to be ratified today. The likely solution is to move the Pesaro-Turin game to Ancona on saturday. the winner would then play fortitudo Bologna on Tuesday evening. Vuelle Pesaro has until noon today to confirm the venue change. fans are reportedly protesting the team and coach.
Avellino-Brindisi Play-In Proceeding as Scheduled
The play-in game between Avellino and Brindisi is still scheduled for May 1 at 8:45 p.m. and will be broadcast live on Raisport. The winner of that contest will face Verona on Sunday at 6 p.m.
